Key Takeaways:
- President Trump expresses frustration with Israel and Iran over a violated ceasefire.
- He used strong language on live TV, surprising news networks.
- Israel claims Iran aimed missiles at them, leading to an attack.
- Trump criticized CNN and MSDNC for their reporting on the conflict.
- He posted a direct message on Truth Social, urging Israel to stop bombing.
- The ceasefire’s status remains unclear.
The Ceasefire Under Fire
President Donald Trump unleashed his anger at both Israel and Iran on Tuesday. This came after both countries appeared to violate a ceasefire agreement that was put in place just a day earlier.
Israel accused Iran of breaking the deal by aiming missiles at their territory. In response, Israel reportedly destroyed an Iranian missile launcher. Trump made it clear he’s unhappy with both sides, but he seemed especially frustrated with Israel.
“As soon as we made the deal, they came out and they dropped a load of bombs, the likes of which I’ve never seen before,” Trump said. “I’m not happy with Israel. I’m not happy with Iran either, but I’m really unhappy [with Israel].”
A Rare Moment on Live TV
Trump’s comments caught TV networks off guard. During a press conference, he used unedited curse words, which were broadcast live to morning audiences.
When reporters asked for more details, Trump responded, “We basically have two countries that have been fighting so long and so hard that they don’t know what the f— they’re doing. Do you understand that?”
He then walked away abruptly, leaving for a NATO summit in the Hague.
A Direct Message to Israel
Before speaking to reporters, Trump took to Truth Social to address Israel directly. He wrote, “ISRAEL. DO NOT DROP THOSE BOMBS. IF YOU DO IT IS A MAJOR VIOLATION. BRING YOUR PILOTS HOME, NOW!”
This message added to the confusion about whether the ceasefire is still in place.
Trump Unleashes on the Media
Trump also lashed out at mainstream media, especially CNN, for their coverage of the conflict. He accused them of downplaying the success of a U.S. airstrike on an Iranian nuclear facility.
“The fake news, like CNN in particular, they’re trying to say, ‘well, I agree that it was destroyed, but maybe not that destroyed,’” Trump said. “You know what they’re doing? They’re really hurting great pilots that put their lives on the line. CNN is scum and so is MSDNC.”
Confusion Over the Ceasefire
By the end of the day, it was unclear whether the ceasefire was still active. Trump suggested both sides had violated it, but he didn’t provide details.
CNN anchor John Berman summed it up: “The President of the United States does not know if this ceasefire is still in effect. That’s where we are this morning. He thinks both sides have violated it. And you heard him at the end there. Just words of really, I think, frustration with both Israel and Iran.”
What’s Next?
The situation between Israel and Iran remains tense. Trump’s outburst and the unclear status of the ceasefire have left many questioning what’s next. One thing is certain: the president’s frustration with both sides is growing, and the world is watching closely.
As Trump heads to the NATO summit, the focus will be on how he navigates this delicate situation. For now, the ceasefire hangs in the balance, and the future of the conflict remains uncertain.