International Desk

US President Donald Trump has called on Iran and Israel to negotiate a peace agreement to end the escalating hostilities between the two regional rivals, citing his record of diplomatic interventions during his first term.

In a message posted to his Truth Social platform on June 15, Trump wrote, “Iran and Israel should make a deal, and will make a deal,” expressing confidence that peace is achievable between the two nations currently locked in a deadly cycle of strikes and counterstrikes.

Trump framed the call within the broader context of what he described as his successful efforts to mediate in global conflicts during his presidency. “Just like I got India and Pakistan to make [a deal], in that case by using TRADE with the United States to bring reason, cohesion, and sanity into the talks with two excellent leaders,” he claimed, referencing tensions in South Asia. He also pointed to the 2020 US-brokered talks between Serbia and Kosovo, and his involvement in easing tensions between Egypt and Ethiopia over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), which has impacted Nile River access.

“There is peace, at least for now, because of my intervention,” he said of the Egypt-Ethiopia water dispute. “Likewise, we will have PEACE, soon, between Israel and Iran! Many calls and meetings now taking place.”

Trump further criticized former President Joe Biden for undermining long-term peace prospects through “very stupid decisions,” asserting he would “fix it, again” if elected for a second term.

As the Middle East braces for potential escalation, Trump’s comments mark a rare optimistic tone amid rising fears of a wider regional war. “MAKE THE MIDDLE EAST GREAT AGAIN!” he concluded, reviving a slogan-style appeal to his foreign policy legacy.

The president’s post has sparked debate among foreign policy analysts, some praising his assertive diplomacy while others questioned the accuracy and sustainability of the peace efforts he referenced.