U.S. President Donald Trump condemned both Israel and Iran on Tuesday for violating a ceasefire he had personally announced just hours earlier, expressing pointed frustration with Israel over its plans for renewed military action against Tehran.
Trump posted on his Truth Social platform shortly after departing the White House for a NATO summit in The Hague.
Before boarding Air Force One, Trump told reporters that he was “not happy” with either side, accusing both of breaching the fragile truce, but criticizing Israel more sharply: “They unloaded straight after agreeing to it,” he said.
Conflicting Accounts of Who Fired First
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz had earlier defended plans for new strikes on Iran, claiming that Iranian missiles had been launched at Israel in what he called a “blatant violation” of the ceasefire.
A view of Iranian newspapers, during early hours of ceasefire, in Tehran, Iran, June 24, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS – THIS PICTURE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY
Iran, however, firmly denied those accusations. Officials in Tehran stated that Israel continued attacks well beyond the agreed start time of the truce. According to Iran, their forces did not fire any missiles after the ceasefire came into effect.
The exchange underscores the tense and fragile nature of the ceasefire agreement, which followed 12 days of escalating conflict that began with a surprise Israeli strike and quickly widened to include U.S. involvement just two days ago.
Despite the uncertainty over the ceasefire’s future, there were signs of cautious relief in both nations and across the region.
Ceasefire Declared, But Uncertain Future
Trump’s initial announcement of the truce was posted with characteristic brevity: “THE CEASEFIRE IS NOW IN EFFECT. PLEASE DO NOT VIOLATE IT!” Yet the hours that followed were marked by mutual accusations and renewed hostilities.
Whether the ceasefire will hold remains unclear. But the president’s public rebuke of Israel—typically a close U.S. ally—signals mounting frustration and concern in Washington over the risk of a wider regional war.
