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Trump asks Netanyahu not to strike back at Iran after missile attack

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  • Former US President Donald Trump urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to avoid retaliating against Iran after its missile attack.
  • Trump stated that Israel had "responded enough" and that further action was unnecessary, suggesting a focus on achieving peace.
  • He also indicated that the US was close to a deal with Iran and did not want the current situation to jeopardize it, adding that Iran's strikes had not caused significant harm.

Former US President Donald Trump has advised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against retaliating against Iran following recent missile strikes. Trump emphasized that Israel has already responded sufficiently and that further action would only perpetuate a cycle of conflict.

If Netanyahu strikes them back, it's just gonna keep going like the last 47 years, or last 3,000 years.

— Donald TrumpTrump's advice to Prime Minister Netanyahu regarding retaliation against Iran.

"If Netanyahu strikes them back, it's just gonna keep going like the last 47 years, or last 3,000 years," Trump told N12 news, as reported on Sunday. He further suggested to KAN News that Israel "has responded enough, no need for more," and expressed hope for peace, stating, "We can achieve peace after 3,000 years."

We can achieve peace after 3,000 years.

— Donald TrumpTrump's statement on the potential for peace following the current conflict.

Trump also conveyed to Axios that the United States is "very close to a final deal with Iran" and expressed concern that further escalation could derail these diplomatic efforts. He downplayed the impact of Iran's strikes, noting that they "didn't hurt anybody," and reiterated his hope that Israel would refrain from retaliation.

I don't want it to blow up because of what is happening now.

— Donald TrumpTrump's concern about jeopardizing a potential US deal with Iran due to regional escalation.

Earlier, Trump had urged Iran to return to negotiations, telling Fox News, "What I would suggest to Iran: You've shot your missiles, that's enough. Get back to the table and make a deal." He also stated he was unaware of strikes on Lebanon, contrary to earlier reports, and expressed anger about them.

What I would suggest to Iran: You've shot your missiles, that's enough. Get back to the table and make a deal.

— Donald TrumpTrump's call for Iran to return to negotiations.
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