Today's News: Trump Expresses Frustration with Israel and Iran

Facts on the ground fail to support the administration's claims and preferences.

Terrence Dorsey

Jun 24, 2025

Note: Updated at 11:14 PM with an improved summary.

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Date: June 24, 2025
Topic: The Aftermath of U.S. and Israeli Strikes on Iran and Ceasefire Developments
Summary: The articles cover the immediate aftermath of U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities and the subsequent, initially shaky, ceasefire between Israel and Iran. President Trump declared the conflict over and claimed total destruction of Iran’s nuclear capabilities, though early U.S. intelligence assessments suggest the damage was less severe, setting back Iran’s program by months rather than obliterating it. The ceasefire faced immediate violations from both sides, leading to Trump’s public frustration, but ultimately appeared to hold with both nations publicly committing to it. Domestically, the strikes have strengthened Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s political standing, potentially giving him more flexibility on Gaza negotiations, while in the U.S., federal agencies are on high alert for potential Iranian retaliation, including cyberattacks and domestic plots.

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Key Points

The United States conducted military strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, followed by Israeli strikes.
A ceasefire between Israel and Iran was announced by President Trump, which initially saw violations from both sides before public commitments to uphold it.
President Trump has publicly claimed the strikes “obliterated” or “demolished” Iran’s nuclear program and capabilities.
The conflict has had significant political implications, strengthening Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s domestic standing.
Concerns exist regarding potential Iranian retaliation, particularly in the U.S., including cyberattacks and domestic plots.
The “12-day war” resulted in casualties on both Israeli and Iranian sides.

Unique Highlights

The New York Times uniquely focuses on the domestic political capital gained by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel, suggesting it could allow him greater flexibility in Gaza ceasefire negotiations, potentially overriding hard-line coalition partners. It also draws a comparison to the Yom Kippur War regarding the long-term perception of military success.
CNN provides an exclusive early U.S. intelligence assessment from the Defense Intelligence Agency, stating that the strikes did not destroy Iran’s core nuclear components and only set back the program by months, contradicting President Trump’s claims. It details specific targeted facilities and mentions the White House’s strong disagreement with the leaked assessment.
NBC News highlights President Trump’s direct, profanity-laced public criticism of both Israel and Iran for violating the ceasefire, emphasizing his immediate reactions and diplomatic interventions. It also specifically mentions Iran’s retaliatory strike on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar.
Fox News corroborates NBC News’s reporting on Trump’s strong language and intervention, and adds that Qatar’s prime minister played a role in securing Iran’s initial agreement to the ceasefire.
The Washington Post offers the most comprehensive live update, detailing the House of Representatives' vote against impeaching President Trump over the Iran strike, the commitment of both Israeli and Iranian presidents to the ceasefire, specific details of Israeli strikes on Tehran before the ceasefire, and casualty figures (4 Israelis, 610+ Iranians). It also mentions the International Atomic Energy Agency’s report of no off-site radiation from nuclear sites and the ongoing efforts by Qatar to restart Gaza ceasefire talks.
The Wall Street Journal uniquely focuses on U.S. domestic security concerns, reporting on federal law enforcement’s heightened alert for retaliation, including FBI resource shifts, Department of Homeland Security warnings of hate crimes and cyberattacks, and recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests of Iranian nationals with alleged ties to militant groups or military backgrounds. It also details past Iranian plots against U.S. officials and cyber threat history.

Contrasting Details

Effectiveness of Nuclear Strikes: President Trump repeatedly claimed the strikes “completely and totally obliterated” Iran’s nuclear enrichment facilities and capabilities (CNN, NBC News, Fox News, The Washington Post). However, an early U.S. intelligence assessment described by CNN suggests the strikes did not destroy core components, only setting back the program by “months, tops,” with centrifuges largely intact and enriched uranium not destroyed. The White House, as reported by CNN, strongly disagreed with this assessment. The New York Times also noted uncertainty about the scale of damage to Iran’s nuclear program.
Ceasefire Violations and Adherence: While President Trump declared a ceasefire, he then accused both Israel and Iran of violating it shortly after its announcement (NBC News, Fox News, The Washington Post). NBC News and Fox News reported Trump’s strong admonishment, particularly towards Israel for striking after the ceasefire. The Washington Post noted that both sides initially accused each other but later publicly committed to adhering to the ceasefire.
Israeli Actions Post-Ceasefire: NBC News and Fox News reported that Israel struck Tehran overnight and Iran then launched missiles, killing four Israelis, leading to Trump’s anger. Trump, as reported by NBC News and Fox News, claimed he told Netanyahu to “call back the planes” and that Israel was “not going to attack Iran.” However, a senior Israeli official told Fox News that Iran continued to fire missiles and Israel would “have to retaliate,” and Fox News noted Israel had yet to confirm canceling its follow-up attack. The Washington Post confirmed Israel’s prime minister’s office stated they had “refrained from further strikes” after a call with Trump, but also detailed a “blistering last-minute attack” by Israel before the ceasefire took effect.

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