Trump to Iran and Israel: ‘Stop shooting’ as ceasefire collapses
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The Middle East faces renewed conflict after a fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel collapsed on Monday. Direct strikes between the two countries resumed, prompting an urgent appeal from US President Donald Trump.
In back-to-back social media posts on Monday, Trump urged both sides to “immediately stop ‘shooting’”. He later announced that Iran and Israel were “looking to do an immediate CEASEFIRE!”. Trump added that “final” peace negotiations were “proceeding, subject to ignorance or stupidity”.
The sudden escalation raises fears of a wider regional war. No further details on the status of the talks were immediately available.