US President Donald Trump has urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to carry out any immediate retaliation against Iran following a recent missile attack, according to a report by Axios citing senior US and Israeli sources. The development comes at a time of rising tensions in West Asia after Iran fired ballistic missiles at Israel.
What did Trump tell Netanyahu in the call?
During a phone conversation, Trump reportedly asked Netanyahu to hold back from launching any military response against Iran. He stressed that Washington believes diplomacy is still possible and that further escalation could derail ongoing efforts for a potential agreement with Tehran. A senior US official said Netanyahu “pushed back” but eventually agreed to avoid immediate retaliation.
What is Trump’s position on Iran negotiations?
Speaking to the Financial Times, Trump made it clear that he believes the United States is leading the negotiations and final decisions rest with him. “He won’t have any choice,” Trump said about Netanyahu, adding, “I call the shots. I call all the shots.” He also expressed cautious optimism that a deal with Iran is still possible, although his tone suggested less certainty than before.
Will military action happen if talks fail?
Trump also warned that military options have not been ruled out if negotiations collapse. He said the US could consider further strikes or maintain strong economic pressure on Iran, including sanctions and blockades. However, he insisted that the current priority is still diplomacy, calling it a “critical moment” for reaching an agreement.
Iran’s missile strike that triggered the crisis was reportedly in response to earlier Israeli action in Beirut. The situation has raised fears of a wider regional conflict, especially if Israel decides to respond militarily despite US pressure.
US officials believe there is still a narrow window for a deal and are pushing to avoid any steps that could derail talks. While tensions remain high, Washington appears focused on preventing immediate escalation while continuing negotiations behind the scenes.
First published on: Jun 08, 2026 06:37 AM IST
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