Former U.S. President Donald Trump has warned both Israel and Iran that they are violating the fragile ceasefire he helped broker—and issued a blunt command to Israel: “Do not drop those bombs.” In a post on Truth Social Tuesday morning, Trump expressed clear disappointment, writing, “Israel. Do not drop those bombs. If you do it it is a major violation. Bring your pilots home, now!”.
The ceasefire, which Trump described as “now in effect,” was intended to pause a 12‑day conflict between the two nations, following extensive military strikes by both sides and U.S. intervention with bunker‑buster bombs hitting Iranian nuclear sites . Trump had urged both countries not to violate the truce—an appeal rooted in his aim to curb further bloodshed and regional escalation .
But within hours, Israel accused Iran of launching missiles into its territory. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered “high‑intensity operations” targeting regime assets in Tehran, citing Iran’s missile salvo as a “blatant violation” of the ceasefire. Iran immediately pushed back, denying any ceasefire breach and claiming Israel had continued strikes well past the agreed halt time .
Trump didn’t hold back in his frustration, stating he was “not happy” with either side for breaking the truce—highlighting that Israel had “unloaded” on Iran shortly after agreeing to stand down . His direct admonishment to Israel carried weight, urging they recall pilots mid‑mission and avoid triggering further escalation.
On the ground, the conflict shows no sign of cooling. Israeli radars tracked suspicious launches prompting sirens in northern cities, while Iran’s state media insisted they had not fired any missiles since the truce began . The ambiguity of early ceasefire terms has led to rapid accusation and counter‑accusation, and civilians across Israel and Iran remain on high alert.
The ceasefire’s credibility now teeters on a knife-edge. Without a robust monitoring mechanism or a buffer to prevent immediate retaliation, even well-intentioned declarations can collapse at the first sign of hostilities. Trump’s public call to Israel may have been well‑meaning, but unless both nations agree to concrete measures—and resist the urge to strike—the entire truce risks unraveling.
For now, the battle lines remain drawn. Trump’s tweet may momentarily pause the bombs, but lasting peace will demand more than words—it’ll need trust, transparency, and an independent countdown. The next hours will determine whether this ceasefire becomes a true respite—or just a strategic lull before the next wave of strikes.
