US President says he will not allow renewed escalation as Iran and Israel exchange strikes despite fragile ceasefire
US President Donald Trump has asserted that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will have no option but to accept any agreement negotiated between Washington and Tehran, following Iran’s latest missile attack on Israel that threatened to derail ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Speaking to the Financial Times after Iran launched a barrage of ballistic missiles at Israel in what is being described as the most serious violation of the April ceasefire, Trump stressed that the United States would determine the direction of negotiations with Iran.
“He won’t have any choice. I call the shots. I call all the shots. He doesn’t call the shots,” Trump said, referring to Netanyahu and the ongoing diplomatic process.
The remarks came amid heightened tensions in the Middle East after Iran fired missiles towards Israel, prompting air raid sirens across several regions and raising concerns about a possible return to wider conflict.
Trump urges Israel not to retaliate
Trump indicated that he intended to prevent any immediate Israeli military response, stating that further escalation could jeopardise a potential breakthrough in US-Iran negotiations.
According to reports, Trump told Fox News that he would instruct Netanyahu not to retaliate against Iran. He later informed Axios that he planned to speak directly with the Israeli leader to reinforce that message.
“Each of them had their fun. Israel had its strike, and Iran had its strike. We don’t need another one,” Trump said.
A US official later confirmed that the conversation between Trump and Netanyahu took place.
Focus remains on finalising Iran deal
The US President emphasised that Washington was close to securing an agreement with Tehran and warned that renewed military action could undermine months of diplomatic efforts.
“We are very close to a final deal with Iran. It is going to be a good deal. I don’t want it to blow up because of what is happening now,” Trump told Axios.
Trump also downplayed the impact of Iran’s missile attack, claiming that the strikes did not cause significant damage or casualties.
Message to Tehran
While urging Israel to exercise restraint, Trump also called on Iran to return to negotiations and avoid further military action.
“What I would suggest to Iran: You’ve shot your missiles, that’s enough. Get back to the table and make a deal,” he told Fox News.
The latest developments have placed renewed focus on the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran, with international mediators closely monitoring the situation amid fears that a broader regional conflict could still erupt.
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