Former President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to both Israel and Iran, urging them not to 'blow it' after a series of new Israeli airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut threatened to derail a fragile ceasefire deal that was emerging to end the ongoing U.S.-Iran war. The Israeli military confirmed it launched strikes on what it described as Hezbollah positions in the Lebanese capital, a move that could complicate already tense negotiations.
The strikes come as international mediators, including U.S. officials, have been working around the clock to finalize a truce between the United States and Iran, a conflict that has drawn in multiple regional actors.
Trump's comments, made during a public appearance, reflected growing frustration among some political figures that the violence could escalate further just as a diplomatic breakthrough appeared within reach. The emerging ceasefire deal, which has not been publicly detailed, is seen as a critical step toward de-escalating a war that has caused significant casualties and economic disruption across the Middle East.
The Israeli strikes on Hezbollah, an Iranian-backed militant group, have raised fears that the conflict could widen, pulling in more countries and undermining the fragile progress made in recent weeks. Analysts say the situation remains highly volatile, with both Israel and Iran signaling they are prepared to continue military operations if their security concerns are not addressed.
The White House has not yet commented on the latest developments, but diplomatic sources indicate that backchannel talks are ongoing to salvage the ceasefire agreement. The coming days will be crucial in determining whether the region can avoid a full-scale war or if the latest attacks will push it over the edge.