Trump to Ask Netanyahu to Avoid Strike on Iran After Missile Attack

U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to press Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to exercise restraint and avoid retaliatory strikes against Iran after a recent missile attack, according to an Axios report. Trump plans to communicate this message directly to Netanyahu amid heightened regional tensions.

Trump's reported stance suggests that the Iranian missiles "didn’t hurt anybody," and he hopes Israel will not retaliate. This call for de-escalation comes as the region remains on high alert due to continued missile exchanges between Iran and Israel.

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Hopefully Israel is not going to retaliate.

Furthermore, Trump warned that ongoing military actions could jeopardize diplomatic efforts. He indicated that negotiations with Iran are reportedly close to a final agreement, stating, "We are very close to a final deal with Iran. I don’t want it to blow up because of what is happening now."

International calls for de-escalation have grown as missile exchanges between Iran and Israel persist, creating a volatile situation in the region.

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We are very close to a final deal with Iran. I don’t want it to blow up because of what is happening now.