Washington/Jerusalem | June 8, 2026
Writing U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly moved to prevent a fresh escalation in the Middle East by urging Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to retaliate against Iran's recent missile strikes. Multiple media outlets reported that Trump personally called Netanyahu, stressing the need for restraint amid delicate diplomatic efforts involving Tehran.
According to reports, Trump told journalists that Israel had already responded sufficiently and warned that another round of attacks could derail ongoing negotiations aimed at securing a broader peace agreement with Iran. He reportedly said he did not want the situation to “blow up” at a time when a potential deal appeared within reach.
The diplomatic intervention came after Iran launched missile barrages toward northern Israel in response to Israeli strikes targeting Hezbollah-linked sites in Beirut. While Israeli defense systems reportedly intercepted the missiles and no major casualties were reported, tensions across the region have surged once again. Trump's latest appeal underscores Washington’s push to prevent the Israel-Iran confrontation from spiraling into a wider regional conflict.
The White House has continued to emphasize diplomacy, with Trump expressing confidence that a negotiated settlement with Iran remains possible despite the latest exchange of fire.
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