In the midst of the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict, U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a significant statement. Trump remarked that both Iran and Israel have contravened the ceasefire agreement. Critically addressing Israel, he emphasized that launching a major offensive so soon after agreeing to a ceasefire was unwarranted.
Addressing Israel firmly, Trump stated, “Do not drop those bombs, Israel. If you proceed, it will constitute a major violation. Recall your pilots immediately.” Trump further expressed, “I was displeased with Israel launching attacks immediately after agreeing to the ceasefire.”
This statement emerges as prior accusations from Israel claimed Iran violated the ceasefire, a claim Iran has denied. President Trump stated that Iran would never resume its nuclear program and confessed his dissatisfaction with Iran, though he was even less pleased with Israel.
The crucial role of Qatar in the Iran-Israel ceasefire
Iran maintains that its last missile was fired when Beersheba city was under attack, which was before the ceasefire declaration and was meant as self-defense, denying any violation. Qatar played a pivotal role throughout this incident.
According to reports, U.S. President Trump reached out to the Emir of Qatar through a phone conversation, urging him to persuade Iran to accept the U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal. Following this call, the Prime Minister of Qatar took the initiative to convince Iran to agree to the proposal.
An American official disclosed to the media, “The Emir of Qatar successfully negotiated Iran’s consent to the U.S.-backed ceasefire. This initiative followed discussions between Trump and the Emir of Qatar.” This highlights Qatar's significant intermediary role in establishing regional peace.
Intense hostilities between Israel and Iran
The ceasefire was declared amid intense fighting between Iran and Israel over the past few days, with both sides targeting each other's military and strategic bases. The recent bombings led by the U.S. exacerbated tensions further. Now, with the ceasefire put in place, disputes have surfaced as prominently as the ceasefire itself. Trump's declaration has sparked widespread international debate regarding Israel’s military activities.
