Just when the world thought a pause in the Middle East conflict was finally within reach, everything exploded—figuratively and literally—again.
Less than 24 hours after Donald Trump proudly announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, the truce has unraveled in spectacular fashion.
And Trump? He’s not holding back. In a rare, unfiltered moment caught on live TV, he blasted both nations, throwing in some strong language to make his frustration crystal clear.
Ceasefire Shattered as Both Sides Blame the Other
Standing outside the White House, Trump delivered a fiery statement before boarding Marine One.
“We’ve got two countries who’ve been fighting for so long and so hard, they don’t know what the f*** they’re doing,” he said.
The agreement—brokered personally by Trump—was supposed to bring an end to 12 tense days of missile strikes and rising nuclear fears.
But according to both sides, the other one broke the ceasefire almost immediately after it began.
Israel Promises a Harsh Response to Missile Fire
Israel claims it intercepted two ballistic missiles from Iran just hours after the truce kicked in.
Their defense minister, Israel Katz, wasn’t mincing words—he said he had ordered the military to respond with “intense strikes” deep into Tehran.
Meanwhile, Iranian state media denied violating the ceasefire and instead accused Israel of launching multiple strikes in the early morning hours.
Trump Warns Israel Not to Escalate
Trying to prevent an all-out collapse of the fragile ceasefire, Trump posted a dramatic warning on Truth Social:
“ISRAEL. DO NOT DROP THOSE BOMBS. IF YOU DO IT IS A MAJOR VIOLATION. BRING YOUR PILOTS HOME, NOW!”
It was a clear rebuke to America’s closest ally in the region—unusual territory for the former president, who once touted himself as Israel’s strongest supporter.
Iran Launches Missiles at US Base, Claims ‘Self-Defense’
As the tension spiraled, Iran confirmed it fired missiles at the US Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, calling it a legitimate act of self-defense after US-led airstrikes hit Iranian nuclear sites.
Iran insisted the move wasn’t aimed at Qatar and expressed “regret” in a call with the Qatari emir.
Still, Qatar wasn’t pleased. It summoned Iran’s ambassador and warned that it reserves the right to respond to what it called an “egregious violation.”
Iran’s Nuclear Capabilities Still a Major Concern
Trump had recently boasted that his “bunker-buster bombs” obliterated Iran’s nuclear sites, but experts say the reality isn’t that simple.
Iran still holds over 400 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60%, and some fear there are undisclosed nuclear facilities still in operation.
The IAEA’s chief, Rafael Grossi, has reached out to Iran’s foreign minister to resume talks—but with missiles flying and accusations on both sides, diplomacy feels a long way off.
Casualties Mount as Israel and Iran Trade Blows
In the latest reports, an Iranian missile struck a residential building in Beersheba, killing four people and injuring over a dozen.
Meanwhile, Israeli airstrikes targeted Tehran, including a strike on the notorious Evin prison, where multiple judiciary staff and visitors were killed, according to Iranian media.
Tehran also confirmed the killing of nuclear scientist Mohammad Reza Seddighi Saber, days after his teenage son was killed in a separate attack.
Russia Tries to Stay Neutral but Fails to Impress
Russia, Iran’s strategic partner, is also caught in the crossfire—at least diplomatically.
Despite condemning US and Israeli attacks, Iran reportedly feels Russia hasn’t done enough.
Kremlin officials insist they support Iran but are avoiding any direct military commitment, similar to their approach during the fall of Syria’s Assad regime.
Israeli Politicians Call for Retaliation, Doubt Ceasefire’s Future
In Israel, some officials are furious with Prime Minister Netanyahu for agreeing to the ceasefire in the first place.
Far-right leaders and opposition figures are already calling for immediate retaliation, warning that a wounded Iran will only strike harder later.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich even promised that “Tehran will tremble.”
Trump Claims Both Nations Asked Him for Peace
In a surprising twist, Trump posted again on Truth Social, saying both Israel and Iran approached him at the same time asking for peace.
He added, “They have so much to gain, and so much to lose if they stray from the road of righteousness and truth.”
Markets Cheer the Ceasefire… But For How Long?
Despite the chaos, European stock markets surged early Tuesday on the back of the ceasefire news.
Analysts credited the pause in conflict for calming investors’ nerves—though many warned that any renewed violence could quickly send things back into turmoil.
What Now?
With both nations firing missiles within hours of the ceasefire and Trump openly frustrated with their actions, it’s hard to say where this all goes next.
But for now, the world watches closely—hoping that words give way to diplomacy before more lives are lost.