Donald Trump has delivered a cautionary message to Israel shortly after asserting that a ceasefire with Iran had been established.
The former President has been actively updating the public about the United States’ role in the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran.
Initially, Trump announced on his social media platform that the conflict might be cooling down. He commended both countries and expressed optimism that they would enjoy ‘prosperous futures,’ declaring the Middle East as the ‘real winner’ in the situation.
He stated: “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!”
Nevertheless, within a few hours, new allegations surfaced claiming that Iran had allegedly violated the ceasefire agreement by continuing attacks on Israel.
Iranian state media has refuted accusations of launching a missile at Israel after the ceasefire was put into effect.
In response, Trump issued a caution to Israel, seemingly concerned that the nation might retaliate.
Posting again on Truth Social, the former POTUS hinted at a possible Israeli response to Iran following reports that Iran had breached the ceasefire agreement.
He wrote: “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.”
Trump’s apprehensions about a possible Israeli retaliation might be well-founded.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated: “Israel will respond forcefully to any violation of the ceasefire.”
Additionally, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz released a statement after Iran was accused of breaking the ceasefire.
According to the BBC, he mentioned that he has instructed the Israel Defense Forces to ‘respond forcefully to Iran’s violation of the ceasefire with intense strikes against regime targets in the heart of Tehran’.
Israel has reported intercepting the two missiles, leaving it uncertain if the attack caused any additional damage.