Trump Urges Israel Iran Ceasefire Adherence After Violations

President Donald Trump took to his Truth Social platform to reiterate the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran, emphasizing its immediate effect. In a post, Trump wrote, "THE CEASEFIRE IS NOW IN EFFECT. PLEASE DO NOT VIOLATE IT!" This statement came after a series of developments that had put the ceasefire in question.

Earlier, Trump had announced a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran, which was set to begin at midnight. He described this as the end of the 12-day war between the two nations. However, tensions rose when Israel accused Iran of violating the ceasefire by launching missiles at Israeli territory. Explosions and sirens were reported across northern Israel, although Iran's military denied any involvement.

Trump expressed his displeasure with Israel's actions, stating that both countries had violated the ceasefire. He warned Israel through a Truth Social post, "DO NOT DROP THOSE BOMBS. IF YOU DO IT IS A MAJOR VIOLATION. BRING YOUR PILOTS HOME, NOW!" This warning came after Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz instructed the military to respond forcefully to any violations by Iran.

The ceasefire agreement was initially accepted by both Israel and Iran, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stating that Israel had achieved all its war goals. Netanyahu also mentioned that Israel had removed existential threats related to nuclear issues and ballistic missiles, and had gained complete air superiority over Tehran. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi indicated that Iran would stop its attacks if Israel did the same, though the role of Iran's leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in the talks remained unclear.

The ceasefire deal followed Iran's attack on a U.S. military base in Qatar after Trump ordered the bombing of three nuclear sites in Iran. The White House maintained that the bombing helped convince Israel to agree to the ceasefire, with the Qatari government playing a role in brokering the deal.

Despite the ceasefire, the conflict had resulted in significant casualties. In Israel, at least 28 people were killed and over 1,000 wounded. Israeli strikes on Iran resulted in at least 974 deaths and 3,458 injuries, with the casualties including both civilians and security force personnel.

The U.S. had evacuated some 250 American citizens and their immediate family members from Israel, with roughly 700,000 American citizens, mostly dual U.S.-Israeli citizens, believed to be in the region. The ceasefire agreement aimed to bring an end to the 12-day war, with Trump urging both countries to adhere to the terms and avoid further violations.

Trump's reiteration of the ceasefire agreement comes at a critical juncture, as both nations had previously accused each other of violations. The situation remains tense, with the international community closely monitoring the developments. The ceasefire agreement, if upheld, could pave the way for further diplomatic efforts to resolve the long-standing conflict between Israel and Iran.