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Trump tells Netanyahu not to strike Iran

Trump tells Netanyahu not to strike Iran

Summary

President Donald Trump asked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to attack Iran after Iran launched missiles because the U.S. is close to making a deal with Iran. Trump wants more time for talks and is trying to prevent conflict between Israel and Iran from interfering with the negotiations.

Key Facts

  • Iran fired missiles, which it said was in response to an Israeli strike in Beirut.
  • President Trump told Netanyahu not to retaliate against Iran's missile attack.
  • Trump wants to allow more time for diplomacy and avoid escalating tensions.
  • The Trump administration did not approve the Israeli strike in Beirut.
  • Netanyahu was hesitant but eventually agreed to hold off on attacking Iran.
  • Trump believes a deal with Iran is close and does not want to risk it.
  • Trump said he is in charge of the situation and Netanyahu must accept any deal reached.
  • The call between Trump and Netanyahu was calmer than a previous tense phone conversation.
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