Trump Claims Iran and Israel Came to Him for Peace; Ceasefire Holds Amid Tensions, Say Defense Experts

Amid the fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel, US President Donald Trump has made a bold statement, claiming that both nations approached him seeking peace. “I knew the time for peace had come,” Trump posted, adding that both countries have much to gain in the future. He further stated that diplomatic talks—especially on Iran’s nuclear program—will continue. This statement comes after 12 days of intense conflict that began with Israel’s strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities and escalated with Iranian counterattacks and US airstrikes on Iranian military sites.However, Israeli sources continue to report sporadic missile attacks from Iran, raising questions about the ceasefire's stability. In response, defense experts like Major General Sanjay Mishra and Major General Ashwini Sivach note that while the ceasefire is a critical pause, it may still be fragile. According to Mishra, Iran needed a diplomatic exit, which it created by signaling power with its attack on the US naval base in Qatar—reportedly pre-coordinated to avoid real escalation. Sivach added that despite tensions, both Iran and Israel are aware that prolonged war benefits neither side. With Trump positioning himself as the peacemaker, all eyes are now on how long this truce will last and whether genuine dialogue follows.

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