After Israel Claimed a Missile Launch From Iran and Vowed a 'Forceful Response' an Hour After the Cease-fire, the U.S. President Made a Rare, Blunt Attack on Israel From the White House Lawn, Then Posted on Truth Social: 'BRING YOUR PILOTS HOME, NOW!'

The president spoke for less than four minutes and offered virtually no explanation or strategic rationale for joining Israel's war.

Trump late Monday said a ceasefire had been agreed in the Iran-Israel conflict, after Iran conducted a restrained retaliation against a US base in Qatar.