Trump Slams Israel Over Ceasefire Breach, Urges End to Iran Strikes

US President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Israel, urging an immediate halt to its airstrikes on Iran and declaring that both nations have broken the ceasefire agreement brokered by the United States and Qatar.

Speaking at a White House briefing on Tuesday, Mr Trump said he was “really unhappy” with Israel’s continued military action, calling on the country to “bring your pilots home, now.”

Tensions have escalated sharply in recent days following Israel’s attack on Iranian nuclear facilities, prompting Iran to launch missile strikes on a US military base in Qatar in retaliation.

Israel’s Defence Minister, Israel Katz, announced “intense strikes” on Tehran in response to what he described as Iranian violations of the truce. Iran, however, denies breaching the agreement and has warned it is prepared to respond “decisively” to further Israeli actions.

The conflict has already resulted in heavy casualties. Iranian officials report that more than 400 people, including 13 children, have been killed since Israel began its offensive on June 13. An additional 3,056 people have been injured, according to Iranian sources. In Israel, at least 24 people have died as a result of Iranian strikes.

The ceasefire, intended to reduce tensions in the region, now appears to be in tatters, with the US struggling to rein in both allies and adversaries.