June 24, 2025 – In an extraordinary live‑television moment, former President Donald Trump unleashed a shocking profanity, declaring that Israel and Iran “don’t know what the f‑k they’re doing”, amid a faltering cease‑fire agreement he brokered between the two nations.

What Happened

Just hours after announcing a “complete and total cease‑fire” at around 07:00 GMT, reports emerged of Israeli airstrikes targeting a radar site near Tehran, followed by allegations of Iranian missile launches.

Trump, speaking with reporters as documented by New York Post before heading to the NATO summit in The Hague, said he was “really unhappy” with both sides. He exploded: “We basically have two countries … that don’t know what the f‑k they’re doing.”

Trump’s Key Quotes & Reaction

“Israel. Do not drop those bombs. If you do it it is a major violation. Bring your pilots home, now!” he posted on Truth Social, before enraged reporters captured his candid language. He later touts the cease‑fire being “back on,” detailing Israeli planes turning back and emphasizing that “nobody will be hurt.”

Fallout & Wider Context

The cease‑fire remains extremely unstable. Both nations accuse each other of violations—Israel claiming Iranian missiles were fired post‑truce, and Iran denying the claim while condemning Israeli continued strikes.

Regional tensions have escalated. On June 23, Iran launched a missile barrage at Al‑Udeid Air Base in Qatar in retaliation for U.S. strikes, though no casualties were reported. Humanitarian cost rising. At least 25 Palestinians and multiple Israeli and Iranian civilians have died in recent exchanges, prompting urgent international appeals for de‑escalation.

Why It Matters

Trump’s visceral outburst, paired with immediate attempts to re‑establish the cease‑fire, underscores his unconventional, high‑stakes approach to diplomacy and crisis management. As hostilities threaten to reignite, global actors are watching closely for next moves.

Next Moves to Track

• Will Israel and Iran adhere to the cease‑fire—or will fresh retaliatory strikes resume?

• What further diplomacy will emerge from the NATO summit in The Hague and meetings in Qatar?

• How will Washington’s role evolve, especially if Trump remains the de‑facto mediator?

This incident marks one of the most dramatic uses of profanity by a sitting or former U.S. president in public, reflecting intensity of the moment—and its broader significance in global diplomacy.

Let me know if you’d like additional background on regional dynamics, expert reaction, or analysis of Trump’s unconventional statements.