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Trump-Netanyahu Fallout: Ceasefire Hailed a 'Historic Victory' Amid Stormy Backstage Rows

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed a "historic victory" for Israel over Iran in a televised address to his nation, praising US President Donald Trump for his support despite a night of public and private sparring. The ceasefire, brokered by Mr. Trump, was hailed as a major achievement, with both Israel and Iran declaring victory. However, behind the scenes, there were intense disagreements between the two leaders, with President Trump expressing his displeasure over Israel's breach of the ceasefire terms.

Key Takeaways:

  • Israel and Iran have declared a ceasefire after a 12-day war, with both sides suffering significant losses.
  • US President Donald Trump brokered the ceasefire and deployed the US military to destroy Iran's nuclear facilities and ballistic missile capabilities.
  • President Trump expressed his displeasure over Israel's breach of the ceasefire terms, stating that he was "not happy with Israel" and that they had "dropped a load of bombs" despite his orders to turn back.
  • Mr. Netanyahu was forced to call off planned air strikes on Iran after President Trump's intervention, and Israeli jets turned back, striking a radar station instead.
  • The US president welcomed the CEasefire and predicted that Iran would "get on to being a great trading nation" due to its oil wealth and trading prowess.
  • Iran claims that at least 610 people have been killed and over 4,700 wounded since Israel's attacks began on June 13, while Israel's attacks on Iran killed 28 people and left over 2,100 injured.
  • President Trump sounded more optimistic on his journey to Europe, stating that he looked forward to a "much calmer period" at the Nato summit.

Statistics:

  • At least 610 people have been killed and over 4,700 wounded since Israel's attacks began on June 13, according to Iranian officials.
  • Over 2,100 people were injured in Iran's attacks on Israel, according to official figures.
  • 28 people were killed in Iran's attacks on Israel.
  • The US military destroyed Iran's nuclear facilities and ballistic missile capabilities as part of the ceasefire agreement.
  • Nato secretary general Mark Rutte praised President Trump's decisive action in Iran, stating that it made the world safer.

Sources:

  • [dailymail.co.uk]
  • [blogs.firstpost.com]
  • [www.vol.ts.nato.int]

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