Mahadangal: Ceasefire Under Fire- Trump Unhappy with Israel, Experts Warn of Fragile Peace in Middle East | ABP NEWS

This morning, global headlines were dominated by a rare diplomatic breakthrough—US President Donald Trump officially declared a ceasefire between Iran and Israel after 12 days of escalating violence. However, peace was short-lived. Hours before the announcement, Iran had launched a missile strike on the US military base at Al-Udeid in Qatar. The following morning, Israel carried out fresh airstrikes. The violations led Trump to publicly express his anger—shockingly, more at Israel than at Iran. In a blunt media address, Trump said, “Both sides violated it. I’m not happy with Israel either,” a notable shift from his previous pro-Israel stance. He also instructed US forces to “call back the pilots,” signaling frustration with the ongoing instability. The Maha Dangal debate on ABP News delved deep into these developments. Lt. Gen. Shankar Prasad and Maj. Gen. Ashwini Siwach warned that Trump’s stance may change quickly, creating unpredictability. Prasad pointed out the total absence of trust between Iran, Israel, and the US, especially with militant groups like Hamas and Hezbollah still active.  Siwach added that Iran’s missile strike on the Qatar base was a calculated, symbolic act meant to satisfy internal political audiences. Though the ceasefire might help reduce immediate tensions, Iran is unlikely to halt its nuclear ambitions. Both Iran and Israel have claimed victory—Israel stating it achieved its goals, and Iran claiming it forced Trump’s hand. But the real question remains: is this the start of peace or just an intermission? While India and other nations have welcomed the ceasefire, experts caution that the Middle East remains a powder keg. The current calm might be short-lived, with the potential for wider escalation still looming.

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