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Israel launched airstrikes on Iranian territory on June 24, defying U.S. President Donald Trump's name for calm simply few hours after he introduced a ceasefire between the 2 nations, in keeping with the Occasions of Israel.
The assault comes lower than an hour after Trump informed reporters that "Israel must relax" as he criticized each nations for undermining the ceasefire he says he brokered.
"We principally have two nations which have been combating so lengthy and so arduous that they don't know what the f*ck they're doing," Trump mentioned on June 24.
Hours after Trump mentioned the ceasefire got here into impact, Israel accused Tehran of launching missiles towards its territory — an allegation Iran denied.
Following Iran's alleged missile strike, Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly spoke on the telephone and agreed that Israel would perform a restricted response. The air pressure strike focused a single "symbolic" radar set up.
Forward of Israel's strike, Trump wrote on Reality Social that all the Israeli planes "flip round and head dwelling, whereas doing a pleasant 'Aircraft Wave" to Iran."
In accordance with the Occasions of Israel, Israeli officers mentioned Trump was nonetheless sending messages promising that Israel wouldn’t assault Iran "after he knew we’d assault," a senior official informed the Kan public broadcaster.
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