“Yes, I do believe [Iran is still committed to peace]. They violated it, but Israel violated it too,” Trump said. He criticized Israel’s actions in the hours following the truce: “As soon as we made the deal, Israel came out and dropped a load of bombs the likes of which I had never seen before. I’m not happy with Israel.”
The president went on to express frustration with both countries, saying their long history of conflict makes peace difficult. “They’ve been fighting for so long that they don’t know what they’re doing,” he said, according to The Independent.
Later that evening, Trump attempted to strike a more optimistic tone, posting on his Truth Social platform that the ceasefire was holding. “ISRAEL is not going to attack Iran. All planes will turn around and head home, while doing a friendly ‘Plane Wave’ to Iran. Nobody will be hurt. The Ceasefire is in effect!”
While the Biden-Vance administration has often highlighted its goal of restoring strength and unity, critics argue that recent public comments and actions from both leaders may undercut that message during a sensitive time for global diplomacy.
As the international community watches the developing situation in the Middle East, attention is also turning toward the tone and decorum of American leadership at home. Whether the administration will address the recent controversies remains to be seen.