US President Donald Trump said that the continuation of Iran's missile attacks on Israel would complicate ongoing negotiations. Addressing Iran, Trump emphasized the need to return to the negotiating table and reach an agreement after the attacks.
Trump stated that Iran has launched its missiles and that this is enough, urging both sides to choose diplomacy over further escalation. In his statement, he expressed that he does not want the process to be disrupted and that they are close to reaching a final agreement.
Call to Israel to refrain from retaliation
Trump also announced that he would ask Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to respond to Iran's attacks. He argued that if Israel retaliates, the situation would escalate further.
The US President noted that Iran's missile attacks did not hit anyone and expressed hope that Israel would not respond. He said, "I will call Bibi shortly and tell him not to retaliate," indicating direct contact.
Reaction to Beirut attack
Trump expressed his dissatisfaction with Israel's attack on Beirut today. This assessment highlighted how rising tensions in the region are putting additional pressure on the diplomatic process.
The Israeli military had conducted an airstrike on the Dahiyeh district of Beirut, Lebanon's capital, despite the ceasefire. Iranian officials announced they would respond to this attack, and the Iranian military declared it targeted the Ramat David Air Base, identified as the center of Israel's attacks on Lebanon, with ballistic missiles.
Negotiation process under tension
Trump stated that he does not want recent events to disrupt the agreement process and said that the parties no longer need new attacks. His remarks indicated that talks continue amid the shadow of reciprocal actions between Iran and Israel.
The US President's statement was one of the clearest messages calling for a return to diplomacy amid rising regional tensions. Trump argued that both sides have done their part and urged preventing a new wave of retaliation.
