"I'm calling Netanyahu to tell him not to retaliate for Iran's missile attacks": Trump
Washington, June 8
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is currently on the phone with US President Donald Trump, a US official tells Axios, Times of Israel reported.
This comes after Trump told Times of Israel that he would be calling Netanyahu to tell him not to retaliate to Iran's missile attacks on northern Israel.
The Prime Minister's Office does not immediately confirm that the call is taking place.
Meanwhile, President Trump on Monday said that Iran needs to "get back to the table and make a deal" following the missile attacks on Israel, according to the CNN."It's certainly not going to help negotiations," Trump told Fox News."We're very close. I would say an agreement would be signed on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday of this coming week. And now this takes place," he said, quoted by CNN."You've shot your missiles, that's enough. Get back to the table and make a deal," he added.
Iran launched missiles at Israel on Monday, marking the first Iranian missile attack since the April 8 ceasefire.
"Sirens were sounded in several areas across the country following the identification of missiles launched from Iran toward Israel. The IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward Israel. Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat," the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) stated.
No casualties or damage have been reported so far from the attack,according to the euro news.
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) confirmed that missiles were launched from Iran toward Israel, with defense systems actively intercepting the threat and the Home Front Command issuing safety directives to the public.
"The IDF has identified that a short time ago, missiles were launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel. Defense systems are operating to intercept the threat. In the last few minutes, the Home Front Command has distributed a preliminary directive directly to mobile phones in the relevant areas. The public is requested to exercise responsibility and act in accordance with the directives - they save lives. Upon receiving the alert, one must enter protected spaces and remain in them until a new announcement. Exit from the protected space will be permitted only after receiving an explicit directive; continue to act in accordance with the Home Front Command's directives," IAF wrote on X.
On Sunday, Israel struck terrorist headquarters in the Dahieh district of Beirut after Hezbollah fired at their territory.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Seems like Trump wants credit for preventing escalation, but can one phone call really stop Netanyahu? 🤔 The April ceasefire didn't last long clearly. Meanwhile, civilians in both countries are scared. Why can't leaders just talk instead of launching missiles?
Trump telling Iran "that's enough" is rich considering the US has its own history of missile diplomacy. But honestly, as someone from India, we've dealt with cross-border tensions forever. The smart move is de-escalation, but ego always gets in the way. Hope Netanyahu listens.
I'm skeptical. Trump says he's calling to stop retaliation, but his timing feels more like political theater than peacemaking. The missile attacks are terrifying enough—lives are at stake. Let's hope cooler heads prevail and the US pushes for real diplomacy, not just tweets.
India has always advocated for dialogue over confrontation. Trump's approach of "get back to the table" sounds good, but he needs to back it with action, not just phone calls. Iran's missile launches and Israel's strikes in Beirut—this is a powder keg. Stay safe, everyone. 🙏
"You've shot your missiles, that's enough" — as if the US hasn't done the same. 🙄 This whole situation is messy. Israel retaliated in Lebanon, now Iran retaliates. Trump's call might delay a full war, but the underlying issues need a real solution. Diplomacy isn't just about one phone call. Let's hope peace prevails.
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