Israel and Iran Enter Shaky Ceasefire as Trump Accuses Both of Violations
After nearly two weeks of escalating conflict, Israel and Iran entered a fragile ceasefire early Tuesday — but the agreement is already showing signs of collapse. Brokered by former U.S. President Donald Trump, the deal was meant to pause hostilities after 12 days of airstrikes, missile barrages, and mounting casualties across the region.
However, tensions flared almost immediately after the ceasefire went into effect.
Ceasefire Begins — and Wobbles Within Hours
The truce officially began at midnight local time, but just hours later, both nations accused each other of violating its terms. Israeli defense officials claimed that Iranian-backed militias launched rockets into northern Israel, while Iran alleged that Israeli drones struck targets inside Syria near the border with Iraq.
The accusations set the tone for what is now being described as a “ceasefire in name only,” as skirmishes and retaliatory rhetoric continue despite the formal agreement.
Trump Calls Out Both Sides
In a fiery appearance Tuesday morning, Trump accused both Israel and Iran of breaching the agreement — though he suggested the violations may not have been deliberate.
“It’s possible they didn’t mean to break it. But it’s broken. I told both sides: enough is enough,” he told reporters in Florida.
Trump, who has largely positioned himself as the only leader capable of striking peace in the Middle East, expressed frustration with what he called “reckless military decisions” undermining a hard-earned diplomatic win.
Unstable but Holding — For Now
Despite the tense back-and-forth, no full-scale offensive has resumed — yet. Israeli officials have stopped short of confirming any new air campaign, and Iranian state media reported that Tehran is “reviewing the status” of the ceasefire before issuing a formal response.
Observers on the ground remain skeptical. “It’s a ceasefire on paper, but neither side appears ready to fully de-escalate,” said Hanan Farouqi, a Beirut-based military analyst. “This is a high-stakes standoff with no trust and no third-party enforcement.”
Regional Fallout
The conflict has already drawn in proxy forces from Lebanon, Iraq, and Syria. Humanitarian organizations estimate more than 300 civilian casualties and tens of thousands displaced, especially in southern Lebanon and western Iran.
Meanwhile, Arab Gulf states have called for an emergency session of the Arab League, urging both Israel and Iran to abide by the ceasefire. European leaders also issued statements urging calm, while the United Nations has proposed deploying observers to verify compliance — a move neither side has agreed to.
Conclusion
The Trump-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Iran may have stopped the clock on all-out war — but only just. With both nations trading blows and accusations within hours of the agreement taking effect, the truce stands on unstable ground. Whether Trump’s intervention will hold or become another footnote in a region plagued by recurring conflict remains to be seen.
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