Just hours after U.S. President Donald J. Trump triumphantly announced a historic ceasefire between Israel and Iran via his Truth Social platform yesterday , the world witnessed a brief but dramatic unraveling. Retaliatory strikes from both sides cast immediate doubt on the credibility and durability of the newly brokered peace—but for now, the guns have quieted once more.
The flare-up came unexpectedly, as Iranian and Israeli forces reportedly exchanged targeted fire along disputed corridors, sparking fears of a rapid return to open hostilities. Details remain murky, with both governments offering restrained statements, but international observers confirmed the skirmishes—swift, tactical, and possibly designed as last-minute shows of strength.
President Trump, who had earlier called the agreement a “monumental achievement for global peace,” expressed fury over the breach. In a strongly worded post, he condemned the attacks as “reckless and disgraceful,” warning that such actions “could destroy what could have been a defining moment of peace in the Middle East.”
Despite the tension, cooler heads appear to have prevailed. No new strikes have been reported in the last 24 hours, and intermediaries from the United Nations and neutral states are said to be working feverishly behind the scenes to reinforce the terms of the truce.
Analysts note that while the ceasefire remains technically intact, its long-term viability will depend on more than presidential announcements or symbolic handshakes. “The wounds run deep,” one Middle East policy expert remarked, “but the silence that follows a storm is still a beginning.”
As of this writing, both nations’ defense ministries have declined further comment, though diplomatic signals suggest a cautious commitment to de-escalation.
The world watches—nervous, hopeful, and deeply aware that peace, once again, hangs by a thread.
Source: Sankofaonline
The good Lord is in control and we pray there will be evalasting peace in both cities