Trump Warns Israel against Further Strikes after Ceasefire Breach Accusation

Hours after a U.S.-brokered ceasefire was declared to end nearly two weeks of deadly conflict, U.S. President Donald Trump publicly warned Israel against resuming strikes, urging immediate de-escalation.

“ISRAEL. DO NOT DROP THOSE BOMBS. IF YOU DO IT IS A MAJOR VIOLATION. BRING YOUR PILOTS HOME, NOW!” Trump wrote on Truth Social, a platform owned by his Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG).

His comments followed Israeli accusations that Iran violated the ceasefire with missile launches—a claim Tehran denied, describing it as a fabrication aimed at prolonging hostilities.

In a statement issued by Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, officials rejected the reports and warned of a “decisive and deterring response” to any new attacks. “The armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, without any trust in the words of the enemy and with their hands on the trigger, are ready,” the council declared.

Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said Iran never agreed to a formal truce and demanded that Israel halt its offensive before Iran ceases fire.

Despite the denials, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said two Iranian missiles were intercepted over northern Israel shortly after the ceasefire came into effect at 06:08 BST on June 24. The missiles were reportedly fired at around 08:30 BST.

“In light of the severe violation of the ceasefire carried out by the Iranian regime, we will respond with force,” said IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir.

Defense Minister Israel Katz also confirmed that high-intensity operations would continue, saying Israeli forces would keep targeting Iranian “regime assets and terror infrastructure.”

The ceasefire, which followed 12 days of fighting, was negotiated with U.S. mediation after Israeli Operation Rising Lion began on June 13. The offensive targeted nuclear and military sites in Iran, resulting in over 400 deaths, according to Iranian reports.

In retaliation, Iran fired missiles at U.S. bases in Qatar and Iraq. The U.S. confirmed the launches but reported no casualties, as all missiles aimed at Qatar were intercepted.

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the country had “removed a dual immediate existential threat,” referring to Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile capabilities. He credited U.S. support for the outcome.

Meanwhile, Iranian leaders claimed Israel had been “forced to unilaterally accept defeat.” Araqchi said Iran would not stop unless Israeli attacks ceased.