US President Donald Trump lauds an Israel-Iran ceasefire deal he announced earlier today, as waves of Iranian missiles target Israel.
“We couldn’t have made today’s ‘deal’ without the talent and courage of our great B-2 pilots, and all of those associated with that operation,” Trump writes on Truth Social.
“In a certain and very ironic way, that perfect ‘hit,’ late in the evening, brought everyone together, and the deal was made!!!” he writes, apparently referring to the US bombing of Iran’s nuclear facilities.
Trump posts the statement as Iran fires repeated salvos of ballistic missiles at Israel, killing at least three people.
Trump posted another statement celebrating the ceasefire deal about an hour ago, as the Iranian salvos started. He has not commented on the missile strikes.
It’s unclear if the salvos violate Trump’s outline for the ceasefire, which was supposed to start to take effect this morning.
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