In a bold and direct message, US President Donald Trump took to his social media platform TRUTH to issue a stern warning to Israel amidst rising tensions in the Middle East. He cautioned the Israeli government against launching any aerial strikes on Iran, calling such an act a "major violation." "If you do, it is a major violation. Bring your pilots home now," Trump added. The US President further said that Israel is not going to attack Iran. "All planes will turn around and head home, while doing a friendly “Plane Wave” to Iran. Nobody will be hurt, the Ceasefire is in effect! Thank you for your attention to this matter," he added.
The US President also said
that both Israel and Iran violated ceasefire terms with attacks following an early Tuesday deadline to cease hostilities. Speaking to reporters at the White House before departing for the NATO summit at The Hague, Trump expressed disappointment about the continued attacks. "They violated it, but Israel violated it too...I am not happy with Israel."
Trump also asserted that he played a key role in halting the conflict in the Middle East by eliminating nuclear threats and facilitating peace. Speaking on the situation, Trump said, "Both Israel and Iran wanted to stop the war equally. It was my great honour to destroy all nuclear facilities and capability and then stop the war.”