U.S. President Donald Trump said on the 15th (local time) regarding the escalation of conflict between Israel and Iran, that the risk of war in the Middle East is rising, and that "peace will soon come between Israel and Iran."
Trump stated in a post on the social media platform Truth Social, which he established, that "Iran and Israel need to negotiate and will reach an agreement."
Trump emphasized, "Currently, there are many currency exchanges and meetings taking place, and I am doing a lot of work without any recognition. But that’s okay. The public understands."
He cited the recent case where he swiftly mediated the conflict between India and Pakistan, which had escalated to the brink of full war, leading to a ceasefire agreement as a background for his optimism that he could bring about an agreement between Israel and Iran.
He also noted, "During my first term, Serbia and Kosovo were on the verge of war due to decades-long conflict. I stopped that," adding, "(Former President) Biden has damaged long-term prospects with some very foolish decisions, but I will resolve this again."
Trump pointed out the ongoing conflict between Egypt and Ethiopia over the construction of a large dam on the Nile River as another example, stating, "Thanks to my intervention, peace is maintained at least for now and will continue going forward."