Trump Warns Israel: “Do Not Drop Those Bombs” as Ceasefire with Iran Unravels

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Ceasefire Crumbles Just Hours After Trump’s “Victory”

What was hailed as a swift diplomatic victory for Donald Trump has now taken a dramatic turn, just hours after the president proudly declared an end to the 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran.

Early this morning, Trump announced that Israel and Iran had agreed to an immediate ceasefire, bringing a fragile close to nearly two weeks of escalating violence. Posting on Truth Social, Trump praised both nations for what he described as “Stamina, Courage, and Intelligence.”

“I would like to congratulate both Countries, Israel and Iran, on having the Stamina, Courage, and Intelligence to end, what should be called, ‘THE 12 DAY WAR.’ I think the ceasefire is unlimited. It’s going to go forever,” Trump boasted.

Violations Emerge Within Hours

But the so-called “unlimited” ceasefire didn’t even last a full day. According to emerging reports, Iran allegedly launched new missiles at Israel shortly after the ceasefire was announced.

Iran, for its part, denied launching any missiles in recent hours. However, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed that he had ordered immediate military retaliation, citing Tehran’s violation of the ceasefire agreement.

“In light of Iran’s blatant violation of the ceasefire declared by the President of the United States – through the launch of missiles toward Israel – and in accordance with the Israeli government’s policy to respond forcefully to any breach, I have instructed the IDF to continue high-intensity operations targeting regime assets and terror infrastructure in Tehran,” Katz announced.

Trump Responds with Public Warning to Israel

The rapid unraveling of the agreement has placed Trump in a highly precarious position, especially given that he personally brokered the ceasefire just days after authorizing U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities.

In an unusually direct warning, Trump took to Truth Social again—this time, addressing Israel itself:

“ISRAEL. DO NOT DROP THOSE BOMBS. IF YOU DO IT IS A MAJOR VIOLATION. BRING YOUR PILOTS HOME, NOW! DONALD J. TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.”

The message underscores just how delicately balanced the situation remains and reflects growing concerns that any further aggression could spark a much broader Middle East conflict.

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How We Got Here: The Escalation of US-Iran Tensions

The renewed crisis stems from Trump’s recent decision to authorize airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, targeting facilities in Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan. On June 21, 125 U.S. aircraft traveled over 7,000 miles to execute precision strikes, a move that Trump labeled “a spectacular military success.”

“Our objective was the destruction of Iran’s nuclear enrichment capacity and a stop to the nuclear threat posed by the world’s number one state sponsor of terror,” Trump said during his initial address.

Following the strikes, Trump warned Iran against retaliation, stating that any response would be “met with force far greater” than the initial attack.

Mounting Criticism and Growing Uncertainty

While Trump initially portrayed the ceasefire as a crowning diplomatic achievement, the rapid breakdown of the agreement has triggered criticism from both foreign policy experts and political opponents.

The Middle East remains on edge, with fears mounting that the fragile truce may have only delayed, not prevented, further conflict.

As both sides exchange threats and military action looms, Trump’s next move could shape not only his presidency but the future stability of the entire region.