Trump calls on Israel and Iran to "immediately stop shooting" as ceasefire frays
Summary
President Donald Trump urged Israel and Iran to stop fighting immediately after missile attacks and airstrikes between the two nations resumed. The recent fighting threatens a ceasefire that began in April and complicates ongoing negotiations between the U.S. and Iran.Key Facts
- Fighting between Israel and Iran restarted after Israel struck targets in Iran following Iranian missile attacks on Israel.
- President Trump asked Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to respond to avoid harming U.S.-Iran negotiations.
- Netanyahu ignored the request and ordered airstrikes on multiple Iranian military targets, including in Tehran.
- Iran fired over 25 missiles at Israel, including Tel Aviv; most missiles were intercepted.
- The Israel Defense Forces targeted Iranian air defense systems and a petrochemical plant linked to weapons production.
- The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps threatened to attack infrastructure in Israel and Gulf countries if fighting continued.
- Houthi rebels in Yemen launched missiles at Israel and claimed they would target Israeli ships in the Red Sea.
- Iranian officials blamed the U.S. for Israel’s actions and said the conflict would harm diplomatic efforts.
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