US president calls Israeli strikes on Iran ‘major violation' of ceasefire
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned Israel against bombing Iran, calling it a “major violation” of a ceasefire agreement.
“ISRAEL. DO NOT DROP THOSE BOMBS. IF YOU DO IT IS A MAJOR VIOLATION. BRING YOUR PILOTS HOME, NOW!” Trump said in a post on his social media platform Truth Social.
Trupm's statement came after Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered the army to strike Tehran, claiming that Iran violated the ceasefire announced by Trump earlier.
Israel, starting on June 13, carried out attacks on Iran's nuclear and military facilities, alleging Tehran was getting close to obtaining a nuclear weapon.
Iran, which denies ever having a nuclear weapons program, retaliated with missile attacks.
The US later bombed three key Iranian nuclear facilities at Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan early Sunday. Trump said the strikes “completely and totally obliterated” the sites.
Iran's retaliatory strike at the US military's Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar came on Monday evening but there was no serious damage or casualties, and the subsequent deal ended "The 12 DAY WAR."
The ceasefire was initially announced by Trump, who said it would involve a phased halt to operations, with Iran beginning the ceasefire first and Israel following 12 hours later. A full end to hostilities would then be declared at the 24th hour.
Qatar was reported by Israeli media to have mediated the agreement.
The US president later said the ceasefire had taken effect, warning both nations not to violate it: "THE CEASEFIRE IS NOW IN EFFECT. PLEASE DO NOT VIOLATE IT!"
