On Tuesday, President Trump criticized both Israel and Iran for continuing hostilities after he announced a ceasefire aimed at ending 12 days of conflict. Speaking in blunt, expletive-filled language, Trump expressed frustration over Israel's strike on Iran shortly after the ceasefire deal and accused both sides of acting recklessly. His remarks came before departing for a NATO summit in the Netherlands, where he may seek credit if the truce holds. The ceasefire followed a weekend escalation: Trump had ordered strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, prompting Iran to fire missiles at a U.S. base in Qatar. Those missiles were intercepted, and Trump declared the ceasefire soon after.
