“ISRAEL. DO NOT DROP THOSE BOMBS. IF YOU DO IT IS A MAJOR VIOLATION.
BRING YOUR PILOTS HOME, NOW!
DONALD J. TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.”

This warning came on the heels of Trump’s earlier military action in Iran, where three nuclear sites—Natanz, Isfahan, and Fordo—were reportedly targeted and “totally obliterated.” This escalation followed an Israeli missile strike the previous week, prompting a back-and-forth exchange of attacks between the two countries.

Trump: “I’m Not Happy with Either Party”

Later on June 24, Trump addressed reporters again after Israel accused Iran of launching a new missile despite the ceasefire. Iran denied sending additional missiles. Trump said he was “not happy with either party,” and was especially “really unhappy with Israel.” He warned that any retaliation from Israel would be considered a “major violation.”

“They [Iran] violated it, but Israel violated it too,” he said, reiterating his displeasure with both sides. He urged Israel to “bring your pilots home” and claimed that Iran’s nuclear facilities were effectively destroyed, stating, “Iran’s nuclear capacities are gone.”

Trump also downplayed Iran’s retaliatory strike on a US base in Qatar the night before, calling it “very weak” and even thanking Iranian officials for giving the US advance warning of the attack.

Conclusion: Trump Takes a Hard Line on Both Sides

Trump’s remarks mark a sharp and highly public stance on the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel, using blunt language to express frustration at both countries. His statements, both to the press and on social media, underline his attempt to assert leadership while distancing himself from further escalation.