Trump Retracts Support for Iran Ceasefire, Calls it 'Waste of Time'
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
U.S. President Donald Trump rescinded his public support for a short-term ceasefire with Iran, calling it a "waste of time" during a rally. The agreement, initially hailed by Trump as a "great day for world peace," collapsed quickly without key provisions being met. His remarks follow rising regional tensions and precede U.S. midterm elections, with Iran warning of an "unexpected" response to potential military action.
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- President Donald Trump retracted his support for a short-term Iran ceasefire, calling it a "waste of time."
- The original Iran ceasefire deal was brokered by Pakistan and signed in June.
- Trump previously called the deal a "great day for world peace" and the start of a "golden age."
- The agreement collapsed quickly without implementing key provisions, including nuclear talks.
- Trump's comments come amid rising regional tensions and potential further attacks on Iran.
- Iran has warned of an "unexpected" response to any U.S. or Israeli military action.
U.S. President Donald Trump has officially withdrawn his public backing for a short-term ceasefire agreement with Iran, which his administration had previously endorsed in June. Speaking at a rally in Mississippi on Monday night, Trump referred to the ongoing conflict, stating, "We announced a short ceasefire. I didn't particularly like it." He further described the deal as "a kind of waste of time," though he quickly qualified his remarks by saying, "as you know, it's better to listen to the experts."
This current retraction starkly contrasts with Trump's enthusiastic statements at the time the agreement was signed, which was brokered by Pakistan. Previously, Trump had hailed the move as a "great day for world peace" and suggested it could "represent the beginning of a new golden age in the Middle East." However, the agreement quickly collapsed without its key provisions being implemented, including the initiation of negotiations regarding Iran's nuclear program.
Trump's latest comments come amid escalating tensions in the region and speculation in the United States about another round of attacks against Iranian targets, potentially following the midterm elections scheduled for November 3. Meanwhile, Tehran has issued warnings of an "unexpected" response to any American or Israeli military action. Iran has also hinted at the possibility of expanding the range of its strikes to include American bases, Western interests across the Middle East, and even vital undersea internet cables.