In an escalation of tensions, President Trump ordered a bombing campaign against Iran's nuclear sites, aiming to preclude Tehran from developing nuclear weapons. Following the strikes, Iran retaliated with missile fire at a US base in Qatar. The president swiftly announced a ceasefire, claiming success in de-escalation. However, critics question the effectiveness of the military intervention and whether a clean exit from the conflict is possible. Despite initial chaos, Israeli and Iranian leaders seem to align with Trump's calls for peace.
As soon as we made the deal, [Israel] came out and dropped a load of bombs, the likes of which I've never seen before, Trump told reporters in an unvarnished moment on the White House lawn on Tuesday.
Trump has framed the military action as part of Washington's long-term goal of preventing Tehran from building a nuclear weapon.
But it remains to be seen whether Washington can navigate a clean exit from the deadly imbroglio, which has the potential to erupt into a large-scale regional confrontation.
Despite the rocky first hours after the ceasefire announcement, Israeli and Iranian leaders appear to have fallen in line with Trump's messaging about peace.
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