Iran live updates: Israel and Iran trade strikes, Trump says he calls 'all the shots'
Summary
President Donald Trump announced major U.S.-Israeli military strikes against Iran in February 2026 and has maintained a naval blockade on Iran while pursuing peace talks. After a two-week ceasefire ended, Iran and Israel exchanged missile strikes in June, with Trump stating he directs U.S. policy toward Israel and warning of further military action if no deal is reached.Key Facts
- On February 28, 2026, President Trump announced large joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran’s military and infrastructure.
- A two-week ceasefire began but talks in Pakistan in April failed to produce a peace agreement.
- The ceasefire was extended without a set end date, and the U.S. naval blockade on Iran continues.
- In June, Iran launched missile strikes against Israel, followed by Israeli retaliatory strikes in Iran.
- President Trump said he "calls all the shots" over Israel and that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu must accept any deal made by the U.S.
- Trump warned of possible further military action or maintaining the blockade if negotiations fail.
- The Israel Defense Forces reported ongoing defensive operations against Iranian missile attacks.
- The recent attacks were the first direct military clashes between Iran and Israel since the ceasefire began in April.
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