Trump urges Netanyahu to avoid striking Iran, pushes for ceasefire

President Donald Trump is publicly urging Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to hold off on military strikes against Iran, according to multiple reports. Trump says both Israel and Iran are 'looking to do an immediate ceasefire' and that he is 'very close' to a peace deal. He has asked Netanyahu not to retaliate against Iranian missiles and warned that Israel will have 'no choice' but to accept a deal with Iran.

Hours after Trump's comments, Israel reportedly struck targets in Tehran. Iran has accused the United States of bearing responsibility for the escalation and warned that renewed hostilities could undermine diplomacy. The public disagreement between Trump and Netanyahu over how to handle Iran has driven a wedge between the two leaders, with Iran confident that Israel coordinates its military operations with the US.