The Unconventional Diplomacy of Trump: Mediating the Israel-Iran War Ceasefire
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In a fashion most unbecoming of a world leader, Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran on his Truth Social platform, hours before the agreed start time. The weapons were to gradually silence at 6:00 AM CEST, as Trump wrote, but both warring parties continued their attacks even after the agreed time. The ceasefire was shaky, to say the least, and Trump took to social media once more to bring the warring parties to reason.
00:02: Trump announces a premature ceasefire on his Truth Social platform. He exuberantly congratulates all parties involved and specifies the time the weapons are to be silenced. News agencies confirm the announcement a few minutes later.
03:38: Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghtchi, acknowledges the ceasefire but indicates no formal agreement. However, he suggests willingness to adhere to it.
04:36: Confirmation of Iran's acceptance of the ceasefire is broadcast all over. Iranian state television describes it as an "imposed" ceasefire.
Almost simultaneously, an alarm is triggered in Israel due to a rocket attack from Iran. Israel fires back, hitting targets in Iran, resulting in nine casualties. Community centers in Be'er Sheva, Israel, suffer four fatalities.
07:52: Trump urges both parties to respect the ceasefire on Truth Social.
08:23: The Israeli government officially confirms the ceasefire. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu informs his cabinet that Israel has accomplished its aims and then some.
Trump Taunts Israel During Ceasefire
09:58: Iran allegedly fires another rocket at Haifa. No casualties are reported.
10:20: Israel issues a warning of hard counterattacks against Iran for violating the ceasefire.
12:50: Trump addresses Israel on Truth Social, warning them not to retaliate and accusing them of violating the ceasefire. He also declares that Iran will never rebuild its nuclear facilities.
13:30: Trump accuses both Israel and Iran of violating the newly established ceasefire. In Washington, Trump scolds the media for reporting on Israel's violations and expresses his displeasure with Israel.
The tension culminates with Trump's outburst, "They don't know what the fuck they're doing!"
Following the heated exchange, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calls Trump to smooth things over.
13:48: Trump confirms that the ceasefire remains in effect, stating that Israel will not attack Iran and will return its planes home.
14:31: Reports emerge that the Israeli Air Force has destroyed two radar installations in northern Tehran, but the connection to Trump's warning to Israel remains unclear.
As of now, the ceasefire between the two age-old enemies holds.
Sources: DPA, AFP, "Times of Israel"
- Donald Trump
- Israel
- Iran
- Ceasefire
- Benjamin Netanyahu
Background:
Trump's mediation of the Israel-Iran conflict was critical in bringing about a temporary halt in active conflict. His intervention was instrumental in de-escalating immediate hostilities, but the inherent tensions and threats between the two parties persisted. Despite the ceasefire, antagonistic rhetoric continued, showing that a resolution to the deep-seated hostility was yet to be reached.
The European Union, proportionate to its commitment to the Paris Agreement, closely monitored the volatile politics surrounding the Israel-Iran war ceasefire, as the events unfolded in general news. Despite the shaky nature of the ceasefire, international politics were further complicated by the unconventional diplomacy of Donald Trump, who found himself in the midst of a heated exchange with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after accusing both Israel and Iran of violating the ceasefire agreement.
