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By Open Chronicle with agencies
US President Donald Trump has urged Israel to refrain from launching retaliatory strikes against Iran following a missile attack that triggered air raid sirens across northern Israel and further heightened tensions in the Middle East.
Speaking after the incident on Sunday, Trump emphasized the importance of avoiding a cycle of escalation that could undermine ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at reaching a broader agreement with Tehran.
Trump Calls for Restraint
According to reports from Israeli media, Trump personally communicated with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and advised against responding militarily to the Iranian missile launches.
“Israel has responded enough, no need for more,” Trump reportedly told Israeli officials.
The appeal comes at a sensitive moment as Washington continues negotiations with Tehran and seeks to prevent the confrontation from expanding into a larger regional conflict.
Later, in comments to Axios, Trump said the United States was close to reaching a significant agreement with Iran.
“We’re very close to a final deal with Iran,” Trump said. “I don’t want it to blow up because of what is happening now.”
Concern Over Escalation
Trump downplayed the direct impact of the missile attack, noting that no casualties were reported and suggesting that further military action could prolong instability.
“The strikes didn’t hurt anybody,” Trump said.
He also warned that a new round of retaliation could lock both countries into an endless cycle of confrontation.
“If Netanyahu strikes them back, it’s just gonna keep going like the last 47 years, or last 3,000 years,” the president said.
The remarks reflect growing concern within the US administration that military escalation could derail diplomatic progress achieved in recent weeks.
Push for Renewed Negotiations
Earlier in the day, Trump publicly called on Iran to return to negotiations and avoid further military actions.
“What I would suggest to Iran: You’ve shot your missiles, that’s enough. Get back to the table and make a deal,” he told Fox News.
The president has repeatedly argued that diplomacy remains the best path to preventing a wider conflict and ensuring long-term stability in the region.
Reaction to Lebanon Strikes
Trump also commented on Israeli military operations in Lebanon, which occurred before the Iranian missile launches and have contributed to rising tensions across the region.
The president said he had not been aware of the strikes when they occurred and expressed frustration upon learning of them.
His comments appeared to signal concern that developments in Lebanon could complicate ongoing diplomatic efforts involving Iran and other regional actors.
A Fragile Moment in the Middle East
The exchange of missile fire and political warnings comes amid one of the most volatile periods in the Middle East in recent years. Fighting involving Israel, Iran, Hezbollah, and other regional actors has raised fears of a broader conflict that could affect security, energy markets, and international diplomacy.
While Israeli officials have indicated that retaliation remains under consideration, Washington is increasingly focused on preserving negotiations and preventing further escalation.
The coming days are expected to be critical as leaders in Washington, Jerusalem, and Tehran weigh their next moves amid mounting regional tensions.
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