Trump criticizes Israel, Iran over ceasefire violations, says Israel 'needs to calm down'

US President Donald Trump has said both Iran and Israel have violated the ceasefire between them.

Writing on his social media site, Truth Social, Trump said he was unhappy with both Iran and Israel, "but especially with Israel," while also adding that Iran's nuclear capabilities are "gone."

While Israeli officials have said the country is set to respond to the alleged Iranian missile launches on Tuesday morning, Trump called for Israel to show restraint.

"Israel, do not drop those bombs," Trump wrote, adding it would amount to a "major violation" of the ceasefire agreement.

"Bring your pilots home, now!"

Trump: Israel 'needs to calm down'

US President Donald Trump has spoken about what he said were ceasefire violations of both Israel and Iran, mostly calling for Israel to show restraint.

"Israel has to calm down," he said before boarding Air Force One, adding he'll see if he can stop the Israeli response to the Iranian missile that had been launched toward Israel's north this morning.

Trump concluded that Israel and Iran "have been fighting so long and so hard" that they no longer know what they're doing.

He urged Israel to "not drop those bombs" on Iran.