Trump says definition of ceasefire is different in Middle East
Trump describes ceasefire as ‘shooting in a moderate manner’ as both sides trade strikes
President Donald Trump suggested the definition of a ceasefire differs in the Middle East, commenting on recent U.S.-Iran exchanges of fire.
Trump implied Iran’s missile attack on Kuwait was a reciprocal action following previous U.S. “strong action.”
He stated the military could “wipe everybody out” in Iran but expressed a preference for a diplomatic agreement to halt Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi defended their attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain as “self-defense strikes,” alleging that U.S. forces use bases there to violate the ceasefire.
The Iranian attack on Kuwait’s main airport resulted in one death and 63 injuries, while U.S. Central Command reported a “self-defense” strike on a fortified Iranian island.
