President Donald Trump said he would urge Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to retaliate after Iran launched missiles at Israel, warning that another round of strikes could threaten fragile ceasefire efforts and derail negotiations with Tehran.
Trump’s comments came after Iran fired at least 10 missiles toward Israel on Sunday, hours after Israeli forces struck what they described as a Hezbollah command center in Beirut. The exchange raised new fears that the already unstable regional ceasefire could collapse.
Speaking to reporters and in interviews, Trump said he was not pleased with Israel’s strike in Beirut, especially because he had previously urged Netanyahu to avoid escalating the conflict. But he also said Iran’s missile response was not helpful to the negotiations.
“What I would suggest to Iran: You’ve shot your missiles, that’s enough. Get back to the table and make a deal,” Trump said, according to reports.
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Trump also told Axios that he planned to call Netanyahu “right now” and tell him not to strike back at Iran. He said both sides had already taken military action and that another attack would only continue the cycle of retaliation.
The situation puts Trump in a difficult diplomatic position. He has strongly supported Israel while also trying to present himself as the leader capable of ending the conflict with Iran. The latest exchange shows how difficult that balance has become.
The Iranian missile strike followed Israeli action in Beirut, which reportedly targeted Hezbollah-linked infrastructure. Iran and Hezbollah have accused Israel of violating understandings tied to the ceasefire, while Israel has argued that its operations are necessary to prevent attacks and degrade militant capabilities.
Reuters reported that Trump warned Israel against further retaliation and pushed Iran to return to talks. The report noted that ongoing violence has complicated negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program and regional security arrangements.
Trump has also pointed to U.S. military strength and the naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz as leverage in the broader negotiations. The blockade has increased pressure on Iran’s oil-dependent economy, but it has also contributed to global concerns about fuel prices, trade disruption and food insecurity.
The president told The New York Post in a brief phone interview that “things are going very well,” despite the latest violence. His comment suggested that he still believes a deal with Iran remains possible, even as both Iran and Israel continue military operations.
Israeli officials have not ruled out a response. Axios reported that the Israel Defense Forces were preparing for possible action after the Iranian missile attack, showing that Netanyahu may still face internal pressure to respond militarily.
For Trump, the immediate goal appears to be stopping the latest exchange from becoming a wider war. He has argued that a nuclear agreement and broader ceasefire are still within reach, but he has also threatened stronger action if Iran refuses to make concessions.
The next few hours and days may be critical. If Israel holds back, negotiators may have a chance to preserve the fragile diplomatic process. If Israel retaliates, Iran could respond again, creating another cycle of escalation.
The latest episode underscores how unstable the regional situation remains. Even as the White House speaks about progress, a single strike or missile barrage can quickly pull the conflict back toward open war.
Why It Matters
The update matters because Trump is trying to prevent a new Israel-Iran escalation while negotiating a broader deal with Tehran. If Israel retaliates and Iran responds again, the ceasefire framework could collapse.
It also matters globally because the conflict affects oil markets, the Strait of Hormuz, and humanitarian conditions in fragile countries already facing rising food and fuel costs.
What Comes Next
Trump is expected to continue pressing Netanyahu not to respond militarily, while also urging Iran to return to negotiations.
The key question is whether Israel accepts Trump’s request for restraint or carries out another strike against Iran-linked targets.
Trump tells The Post ‘things are going well’ after Iran bombs Israel – advises Netanyahu not to hit back https://t.co/xk87xR9PCI pic.twitter.com/3FNBrSx6KI
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