Former US President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Israel, urging the country not to proceed with planned airstrikes against Iran amid rising tensions between the two nations.
In a post on his Truth Social platform on Tuesday, Trump directly addressed Israel with an unambiguous message: "ISRAEL, do not drop those bombs. If you do, it is a major violation. Bring your pilots home now!"
The 79-year-old former US leader followed up with another post asserting that "ISRAEL is not going to attack Iran. All planes will turn around and head home, while doing a friendly 'Plane Wave' to Iran." He added, "Nobody will be hurt, the Ceasefire is in effect! Thank you for your attention to this matter!"
Ceasefire Claims Amid Ongoing Violence
Trump's statements come less than 24 hours after he announced a peace agreement between Iran and Israel. However, the reality on the ground appears more complex. Despite Trump's ceasefire claims, tensions remain high following a recent missile strike on Beersheba that reportedly killed four people, raising questions about the timing of the attack relative to any ceasefire implementation.
The situation has prompted reactions from various quarters. Israeli lawmakers and the Defense Minister have reportedly called for retaliation after what they describe as Iran breaking the ceasefire with a missile attack.
Meanwhile, international stakeholders are monitoring developments closely. France has welcomed the reported Israel-Iran ceasefire and urged immediate talks on nuclear and missile threats. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Chief Rafael Grossi has proposed a meeting with Iran's foreign minister amid ongoing nuclear concerns.
The situation remains fluid, with Iran reportedly denying firing missiles after the purported ceasefire agreement.
This development occurs against the backdrop of longstanding tensions between Israel and Iran, which have periodically escalated into direct military confrontations in recent years.
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