Trump: Iran deal possible this week, urges end to missile attacks

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has called on Iran to cease its missile attacks on Israel and return to negotiations, suggesting a potential agreement could be finalized as early as this week. Trump stated that Iran's recent missile launches were counterproductive to the ongoing peace talks and urged both Iran and Israel to exercise restraint to prevent further escalation.

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I want to say to Iran, you fired missiles, so now stop and come back to the negotiating table and make a deal.

Speaking to Fox News, Trump directly addressed Iran, saying, "I want to say to Iran, you fired missiles, so now stop and come back to the negotiating table and make a deal." He indicated that progress toward a deal was significant, with potential for agreement within Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday of the current week.

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I am unhappy.

Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles toward northern Israel, which the Israeli military reported intercepting. This marked Iran's first such attack since a ceasefire took effect on April 8, and it appears to be retaliation for a prior Israeli strike on Hezbollah strongholds in Beirut, Lebanon.

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I will call Bibi now and tell him not to retaliate.

Trump also voiced displeasure with Israel's earlier attack on Beirut, describing it as uncoordinated with the United States. He conveyed his dissatisfaction to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urging him to avoid retaliatory actions. Trump emphasized that no one was harmed in the Iranian attack and expressed a desire for Israel not to retaliate, fearing it would prolong conflict.

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We are very close to a final agreement with Iran. It will be a good agreement.