Trump says Netanyahu will have 'no choice' but to 'accept a deal' with Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump declared that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be compelled to accept any agreement the United States brokers with Iran. Trump emphasized his ultimate authority in the negotiations, stating unequivocally, "I call the shots. I call all the shots. He [Netanyahu] doesn't call the shots."

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He won't have any choice. I call the shots. I call all the shots. He [Netanyahu] doesn't call the shots.

These assertions were made during a telephone interview with the Financial Times, shortly after Iran launched ballistic missiles targeting Israel. This marked a significant escalation and the most serious breach of the ceasefire established in early April. Despite the heightened tensions, Trump indicated that Iran's missile strikes would not alter his administration's pursuit of a deal with Tehran.

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It's not going to have any impact on the deal.

"It's not going to have any impact on the deal," Trump stated regarding the missile attacks. Earlier on Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu had spoken with Trump. According to an Axios report, Trump advised Netanyahu against retaliating against Iran's missile strikes. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the missile launches from Iran, noting that defensive systems were active. Initial reports indicated no casualties or damage from the attack.

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The IDF has identified that a short time ago, missiles were launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel. Defence systems are operating to intercept the threat.