U.S. President Donald Trump has reacted to the latest Iranian missile attacks on Israel by urging restraint and calling for a return to negotiations. Speaking to Fox News, Trump said Iran's strikes would not help ongoing diplomatic efforts and asked Tehran to make a deal. Trump also revealed that he was personally contacting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discourage any immediate retaliation against Iran. According to Axios, Trump said he was telling Netanyahu not to launch a counterattack.
The comments came as Iran launched fresh missile barrages towards Israel, fueling fears of a wider regional conflict and placing renewed focus on efforts to prevent further escalation. The situation remains tense, with Hezbollah also launching fresh strikes on Israeli troops near the Lebanese border. Meanwhile, Hamas made a significant admission after a deadly shooting in central Israel, with Netanyahu vowing revenge.
In related developments, the U.S. shot down Iranian drones over the Hormuz Strait as a Gulf ceasefire teeters. Singapore took strong action against China in defense of India, and North Korea drew a red line on its nuclear program ahead of a visit by Xi Jinping. Israeli soldiers were injured in a Hezbollah drone attack as rockets hit northern Israel, and Iran satellite images debunked U.S. claims as IRGC boats patrolled the Hormuz.
