President Trump has accused both Israel and Iran of violating the ceasefire

President Trump has accused both Israel and Iran of violating the ceasefire in the latest round of hostilities between the two countries. In a statement, Trump used an expletive to express his frustration, saying that he is tired of being the world's "policeman." This comes after reports of explosions in Iran despite the declared ceasefire. The US has been monitoring the situation closely and has called for an end to the hostilities.

Israel has acknowledged striking an Iranian radar station but claims to have refrained from further attacks after speaking with President Trump. However, Iranian sources have reported a continuation of attacks, which contradicts the Israeli statement. Residents in Tehran have described the overnight incidents as one of the "heaviest" rounds of attacks by Israel.

The initial exchange of fire occurred before the ceasefire was confirmed, resulting in at least nine deaths in northern Iran according to local officials. In Israel, four people were killed in Beersheba, with a building being struck where residents had taken shelter. The situation remains tense, with both sides accusing each other of breaching the truce.

The use of the expletive by Trump highlights the tension and frustration surrounding the conflict, as well as the complexity of the US's role in the region. The US has been a key ally to Israel but has also sought to de-escalate tensions with Iran, which it has been in a standoff with over nuclear issues. The ongoing incidents demonstrate the fragility of the ceasefire and the potential for further conflict between the two Middle Eastern powers.

BBC News