Donald Trump used strong language during a heated discussion about Iran and Israel as tensions remain high in the Middle East.
Despite reports of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, Donald Trump expressed frustration with both countries during a brief encounter with the press on June 24.
Addressing the media on the White House lawn, the president stated that the two nations “don’t know what the f**k they’re doing.”
Previously, Trump had used social media to suggest the situation was calming down, claiming both countries had agreed to a ceasefire following a conflict involving missile exchanges.
A journalist questioned Trump about Iran’s alleged breach of the ceasefire and whether they remained committed to peace.
Trump replied: “Yes, I do believe [Iran is still committed to peace]. They violated it but Israel violated it too.”
He continued: “As soon as we made the deal, Israel came out and dropped a load of bombs the likes of which I had never seen before. The biggest load that we have seen.
“I’m not happy with Israel. When I say you have 12 hours you don’t go out in the first hour and just drop everything you have on them.
“So I am not happy with them. I am not happy with Iran either, but I am really unhappy if Israel is going out this morning.”
Reporters attempted to ask additional questions as the President continued his outburst.
He stated: “We basically have two countries that have been fighting for so long and so hard that they don’t know what the f*** they are doing, do you understand that?”
Trump then walked away from the journalists. Watch the moment below:
Although Trump spoke firmly to reporters, hours earlier on social media, he had commented that the conflict was nearing resolution and credited himself with facilitating a ceasefire.
In a Truth Social post, he wrote: “Israel & Iran came to me, almost simultaneously, and said, ‘PEACE!’ I knew the time was NOW. The World, and the Middle East, are the real WINNERS! Both Nations will see tremendous LOVE, PEACE, AND PROSPERITY in their futures.
“They have so much to gain, and yet, so much to lose if they stray from the road of RIGHTEOUSNESS & TRUTH. The future for Israel & Iran is UNLIMITED, & filled with great PROMISE. GOD BLESS YOU BOTH!”
Just a few hours after these posts, Trump issued a warning to Israel, seemingly concerned about potential retaliation for Iran’s reported ceasefire violation.