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Trump says 'let the oil flow' as he announces peace deal with Tehran Iran's deputy foreign minister confirms deal with US to end the war Donald Trump’s newly announced deal to end the war with Iran was already under strain on Monday as Israel announced plans to stay in Lebanon, despite a reported agreement to end the conflict on all fronts. Israeli defence minister Israel Katz, whose country is not a party to the US-Iran deal unveiled yesterday , said the military would not withdraw from security zones in southern Lebanon and would retaliate if Iran attacked. “Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and I are leading a clear policy that determines that the IDF will remain in the security zones in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza, without any time limit, to protect, from there, the border and Israeli communities against jihadist elements,” he said in a statement. Lebanon has suffered the deadliest spillover of the conflict between the US and Iran, with thousands of people killed and some 1.2 million people uprooted by an Israeli offensive against Iran-backed Hezbollah. Pakistani prime minister Shehbaz Sharif, a key mediator between Tehran and Washington, said a deal called for “the immediate and…

ANI20 Jun 2026, 02:59 GMT+10 Washington DC [US], June 20 (ANI): Moments after Israel and Hezbollah announced a ceasefire between the two sides, US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said that he urged the Israeli side to agree to a ceasefire with the rebel group in Lebanon after the two sides renewed fresh strikes against each other earlier today. In a phone interview with NBC News, Trump said he had been in contact with Israel earlier in the day and encouraged its leadership to support the ceasefire effort. However, he declined to confirm whether he had spoken directly with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. 'It's a positive,' Trump said, referring to the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. 'It's a little icing on the cake,' he added, referring to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the United States and Iran aimed at ending the conflict in West Asia and opening diplomatic channels for the 60-day period for technical talks with the Islamic Republic. Trump also spoke about his relationship with Netanyahu, saying, 'I've always been good with Bibi. You just have to calm down sometimes and use your head.' The remarks came after a renewed cease…

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save U.S. President Donald Trump continued to threaten Iran on Sunday even as talks began in Switzerland between his vice president and Iranian officials on next steps in the interim agreement signed last week to end the war . The U.S. team is led by Vice President JD Vance and includes Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. The Iranian negotiators are led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Pakistan and Qatar are mediators. On the eve of talks, Tehran said it closed the Strait of Hormuz again over Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Lebanon against the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group. The interim deal is meant to stop fighting on all fronts, including Lebanon. Iran has said talks must first address that issue. The U.S. says shipping traffic on the crucial waterway continues, and Trump has threatened to impose American tolls in the strait if a final deal with Iran isn’t reached in 60 days. Other issues include unfreezing billions of dollars in Iranian assets and addressing the heart of tensions: Iran's nuclear program. Here is the latest…

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save U.S. President Donald Trump continued to threaten Iran on Sunday even as talks began in Switzerland between his vice president and Iranian officials on next steps in the interim agreement signed last week to end the war . The U.S. team is led by Vice President JD Vance and includes Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. The Iranian negotiators are led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Pakistan and Qatar are mediators. On the eve of talks, Tehran said it closed the Strait of Hormuz again over Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Lebanon against the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group. The interim deal is meant to stop fighting on all fronts, including Lebanon. Iran has said talks must first address that issue. The U.S. says shipping traffic on the crucial waterway continues, and Trump has threatened to impose American tolls in the strait if a final deal with Iran isn’t reached in 60 days. Other issues include unfreezing billions of dollars in Iranian assets and addressing the heart of tensions: Iran's nuclear program. Here is the latest…

Trump says he will urge Netanyahu not to retaliate after Iran's missile attack on Israel <p> <img src="https://en.mercopress.com/data/cache/noticias/110400/100x80/dt.jpg" alt="&#147;I am going to call Bibi right now and tell him not to retaliate. Each of them had their moment: Israel had its strike, and Iran had its strike. We don&#039;t need another one,&#148; Trump said" width="100" height="80" style="float:left;margin:0 12px 6px 0;border:1px solid #333" /> US President Donald Trump said he would call Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to ask him not to respond to the missiles Iran fired at Israel on Sunday, in an effort to prevent a new escalation and salvage a deal with Tehran that he considers "very close." It was Iran's first direct attack since the ceasefire reached on April 8.</p>

Trump on Khamenei's funeral: "One shot and we could take them all out" 04.07.2026 21:20 World newsroom Donald Trump confirmed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has requested a meeting at the White House. The diplomatic encounter is expected to take place shortly after Trump’s return from the NATO Summit, potentially within the coming days. Speaking to Axios, Trump described his relationship with Netanyahu as excellent, stating in his characteristically blunt fashion: “We get along great. You know who the boss is. And he knows who the boss is.” The comment underscores the dynamic nature of the bilateral relationship between the two countries. If confirmed, the visit would mark the first time the two leaders have met since their February meeting in the White House Situation Room, where the Israeli prime minister had presented a detailed plan for military action against Iran. The timeline of Netanyahu’s visit An Israeli official clarified that the exact date of the meeting has not yet been finalized. Next week may be too soon, given the U.S. president’s scheduled trip to Turkey. According to the same official, the meeting could take place the following week, depending on…

Trump says will urge Netanyahu not to retaliate against Iranian missiles: Axios - World - Business Recorder World Trump says will urge Netanyahu not to retaliate against Iranian missiles: Axios I am going to call Bibi right now and tell him not to retaliate Published June 8, 2026 Updated June 8, 2026 03:14am Save Saved 2 min Summary new comment Comments AI Overview (with editorial review) Brief AI Generated summary Donald Trump plans to urge Israeli PM Netanyahu not to retaliate against recent Iranian missile strikes, fearing further conflict and disruption to a "very close" deal with Iran. Read the full article for: Trump's plea to Netanyahu against retaliation. Threat to a "very close" deal with Iran. Iran's missile "warning" after Beirut strikes. By AFP Add BRecorder as a trusted source on Google WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Sunday he will call Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to urge him not to retaliate against Iranian missile strikes on Israel, news outlet Axios reported. “I am going to call Bibi right now and tell him not to retaliate,” Trump was quoted as saying by Axios journalist Barak Ravid in a phone interview, using the Israeli leader’s nickname…

'We are very close…, let's not blow it': Trump irate over Beirut ... US-Iran deal: US President Donald Trump on Sunday expressed his displeasure over Israeli strikes on Beirut as he urged the Jewish state to halt its attacks on Lebanon, warning it could jeopardise a potential US-Iran deal to end the West Asia war, which Trump said was "so close". In a Truth Social post, Trump said Sunday's Israeli strikes on Beirut "should not have happened particularly on a special day when we are so close to a Peace Deal with Iran". Trump said while "Israel has the right to defend itself", it should have exercised restraint because the Hezbollah attack its was responding to was "small and meaningless, nobody was hurt, injured, or killed, and should not disrupt this important process." The US president urged both Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah to stand down and exercise restraint, so a peace deal can be reached between Iran and the United States to end the West Asia conflict for good."We are very close to a Deal that will bring peace to the region, including to Lebanon, and all sides should stand down. There should be no more attacks by Israel anywhere in Lebanon, but there should also be n…

US President Donald Trump has urged no further attacks by anyone after Israel's military said it launched strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut, potentially complicating efforts to finalise a deal to end the US-Iran war. Smoke rose over the Lebanese capital, and the Civil Defence said it retrieved three bodies and six wounded people from the rubble. Iran threatened a military response. Trump reacted on social media: "We are very close to a Deal that will bring peace to the region". "Let's not blow it!" he said. The deal in its current form is a deep disappointment to Israel's government, which has been sidelined in negotiations led by Pakistan and others. The last time Israel struck the Beirut suburbs a week ago, it set off the most serious escalation of fighting between Iran and Israel since the tenuous ceasefire took hold on April 7. Trump, who had said the deal could be signed on Sunday, has pressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to stop hitting Lebanon hard while a deal is near, but the prime minister has defied him. Netanyahu's office said the strikes were in response to Hezbollah attacks on northern Israel. Israel's military said Hezbollah launched three …

NPR National News Trump condemns Israeli strike in Beirut, warning attacks threaten deal on U.S-Iran war NPR | By Emma Bowman , Franco Ordoñez , Michael Levitt Published June 13, 2026 at 11:46 PM EDT Bluesky Threads Email Razieh Poudat / ISNA via AP Residents swim and play in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz while cargo ships and commercial vessels lie anchored in the distance off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Updated June 14, 2026 at 2:15 PM EDT President Trump condemned a deadly strike carried out by Israel in Lebanon Sunday morning, further complicating negotiations for a deal to end the war between the U.S. and Iran. "This morning's attack on Beirut should not have happened, particularly on a special day when we are so close to a Peace Deal with Iran," Trump wrote in a post on the social media platform Truth Social."There should be no more attacks by Israel anywhere in Lebanon, but there should also be no more attacks by any other party, including Hezbollah, against Israel. This could be the beginning of a long and beautiful peace — Let's not blow it!" The strike left 3 dead and 15 wounded in Dahiyeh – a suburb of Beirut and stronghold of …

People gather at the site of an Israeli airstrike that struck an apartment in Dahiyeh, Beirut’s southern suburbs, Lebanon, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Bilal Hussein) By Associated Press PUBLISHED: June 14, 2026 at 10:41 AM PDT | UPDATED: June 14, 2026 at 10:54 AM PDT Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By JULIA FRANKEL, ABBY SEWELL, MUNIR AHMED and SAMY MAGDY JERUSALEM (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday urged no further attacks by anyone after Israel’s military said it launched strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut, potentially complicating efforts to finalize a deal to end the U.S.-Iran war. Smoke rose over the Lebanese capital, and the health ministry said three people were killed and 16 others wounded. Iran threatened a military response. Trump reacted on social media: “We are very close to a Deal that will bring peace to the region, including to Lebanon” and “Let’s not blow it!” The deal in its current form is a deep disappointment to Israel’s government, which has been sidelined in negotiations led by Pakistan and others. The last time Israel struck the Beirut suburbs a week ago, it set off the most serious escalation of fighting between Iran and Israel …

Witkoff heads to Switzerland for potential US-Iran talks - Axios US President Donald Trump said he spoke with Israeli officials and urged them to agree to a ceasefire with Hezbollah, welcoming a truce that could remove a major obstacle to broader diplomacy with Iran. In a phone interview with NBC News on Friday, Trump said he had asked Israeli officials to support a ceasefire with the Iran-backed Lebanese group. He declined to say whether he had spoken directly with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Trump described the ceasefire as "a positive" and called it "little icing on the cake." The Lebanon truce could therefore remove one of the key points of contention surrounding implementation of the recently signed US-Iran memorandum of understanding and the launch of broader negotiations between Washington and Tehran. Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has discussed the US-Iran agreement and regional security with Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis following the signing of the memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran. According to a Qatar foreign ministry statement, the two officials met in B…

NPR National News Trump condemns Israeli strike in Beirut, warning attacks threaten deal on U.S-Iran war NPR | By Emma Bowman , Franco Ordoñez , Michael Levitt Published June 13, 2026 at 11:46 PM EDT Bluesky Threads Email Razieh Poudat / ISNA via AP Residents swim and play in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz while cargo ships and commercial vessels lie anchored in the distance off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Updated June 14, 2026 at 2:15 PM EDT President Trump condemned a deadly strike carried out by Israel in Lebanon Sunday morning, further complicating negotiations for a deal to end the war between the U.S. and Iran. "This morning's attack on Beirut should not have happened, particularly on a special day when we are so close to a Peace Deal with Iran," Trump wrote in a post on the social media platform Truth Social."There should be no more attacks by Israel anywhere in Lebanon, but there should also be no more attacks by any other party, including Hezbollah, against Israel. This could be the beginning of a long and beautiful peace — Let's not blow it!" The strike left 3 dead and 15 wounded in Dahiyeh – a suburb of Beirut and stronghold of …

ANI20 Jun 2026, 02:59 GMT+10 Washington DC [US], June 20 (ANI): Moments after Israel and Hezbollah announced a ceasefire between the two sides, US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said that he urged the Israeli side to agree to a ceasefire with the rebel group in Lebanon after the two sides renewed fresh strikes against each other earlier today. In a phone interview with NBC News, Trump said he had been in contact with Israel earlier in the day and encouraged its leadership to support the ceasefire effort. However, he declined to confirm whether he had spoken directly with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. 'It's a positive,' Trump said, referring to the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. 'It's a little icing on the cake,' he added, referring to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the United States and Iran aimed at ending the conflict in West Asia and opening diplomatic channels for the 60-day period for technical talks with the Islamic Republic. Trump also spoke about his relationship with Netanyahu, saying, 'I've always been good with Bibi. You just have to calm down sometimes and use your head.' The remarks came after a renewed cease…

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save U.S. President Donald Trump continued to threaten Iran on Sunday even as talks began in Switzerland between his vice president and Iranian officials on next steps in the interim agreement signed last week to end the war . The U.S. team is led by Vice President JD Vance and includes Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. The Iranian negotiators are led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Pakistan and Qatar are mediators. On the eve of talks, Tehran said it closed the Strait of Hormuz again over Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Lebanon against the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group. The interim deal is meant to stop fighting on all fronts, including Lebanon. Iran has said talks must first address that issue. The U.S. says shipping traffic on the crucial waterway continues, and Trump has threatened to impose American tolls in the strait if a final deal with Iran isn’t reached in 60 days. Other issues include unfreezing billions of dollars in Iranian assets and addressing the heart of tensions: Iran's nuclear program. Here is the latest…

People gather at the site of an Israeli airstrike that struck an apartment in Dahiyeh, Beirut’s southern suburbs, Lebanon, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Bilal Hussein) By Associated Press PUBLISHED: June 14, 2026 at 10:41 AM PDT | UPDATED: June 14, 2026 at 10:54 AM PDT Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By JULIA FRANKEL, ABBY SEWELL, MUNIR AHMED and SAMY MAGDY JERUSALEM (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday urged no further attacks by anyone after Israel’s military said it launched strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut, potentially complicating efforts to finalize a deal to end the U.S.-Iran war. Smoke rose over the Lebanese capital, and the health ministry said three people were killed and 16 others wounded. Iran threatened a military response. Trump reacted on social media: “We are very close to a Deal that will bring peace to the region, including to Lebanon” and “Let’s not blow it!” The deal in its current form is a deep disappointment to Israel’s government, which has been sidelined in negotiations led by Pakistan and others. The last time Israel struck the Beirut suburbs a week ago, it set off the most serious escalation of fighting between Iran and Israel …

Trump asks Netanyahu not to retaliate after attack, says Israel must accept US-Iran deal - World News | The Financial Express US President Donald Trump has asked Israeli Prime MinisterBenjamin Netanyahunot to retaliate against Iran’s recent missile attack, according to Axios, citing a senior US official and an Israeli source familiar with the conversation. Later, in a phone interview with the Financial Times, Trump said Netanyahu will have no option but to accept whatever agreement Washington reaches with Iran, stressing that the final decisions rest with him. “He won’t have any choice,” Trump said in a phone interview with the Financial Times. Making his position even clearer, Trump added: “I call the shots. I call all the shots. He doesn’t call the shots.” His remarks came shortly after Iran fired a barrage of ballistic missiles at Israel, marking the most serious violation yet of the ceasefire that was agreed upon in early April. Despite the missile attack, Trump indicated that he does not want Israel to retaliate. Before speaking with Netanyahu, Trump told Axios that he planned to urge the Israeli leader not to respond militarily to Iran’s missile attack. Tehran had said t…

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save U.S. President Donald Trump continued to threaten Iran on Sunday even as talks began in Switzerland between his vice president and Iranian officials on next steps in the interim agreement signed last week to end the war . The U.S. team is led by Vice President JD Vance and includes Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. The Iranian negotiators are led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Pakistan and Qatar are mediators. On the eve of talks, Tehran said it closed the Strait of Hormuz again over Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Lebanon against the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group. The interim deal is meant to stop fighting on all fronts, including Lebanon. Iran has said talks must first address that issue. The U.S. says shipping traffic on the crucial waterway continues, and Trump has threatened to impose American tolls in the strait if a final deal with Iran isn’t reached in 60 days. Other issues include unfreezing billions of dollars in Iranian assets and addressing the heart of tensions: Iran's nuclear program. Here is the latest…

Trump's Iran deal stirs Israeli anger - israelhayom.com Trump, Netanyahu. Photo: Reuters, AP, EPA According to information received by Israel, US President Donald Trump and his advisers are convinced that unless the Strait of Hormuz is reopened and oil prices fall, the global economy will enter a recession. It should be noted that such forecasts have indeed been voiced in the American media. For this reason, Trump is approving a memorandum of understanding whose only practical significance is the reopening of the strait, while all the other issues will be discussed later. Israel is deeply unhappy with the move, but is refraining from criticism out of an understanding of the predicament in which the president finds himself. At the same time, Israel blocked an Iranian demand that it withdraw its forces from Lebanon as part of the understandings. According to the messages that those around President Trump continue to convey to Israel, in thefinal agreement, if such an agreement is signed, the US will achieve all the original goals for which it went to war. For now, officials in Jerusalem stress, there is no agreement, but rather a memorandum of understanding, if that. On Friday, …

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save U.S. President Donald Trump continued to threaten Iran on Sunday even as talks began in Switzerland between his vice president and Iranian officials on next steps in the interim agreement signed last week to end the war . The U.S. team is led by Vice President JD Vance and includes Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. The Iranian negotiators are led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Pakistan and Qatar are mediators. On the eve of talks, Tehran said it closed the Strait of Hormuz again over Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Lebanon against the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group. The interim deal is meant to stop fighting on all fronts, including Lebanon. Iran has said talks must first address that issue. The U.S. says shipping traffic on the crucial waterway continues, and Trump has threatened to impose American tolls in the strait if a final deal with Iran isn’t reached in 60 days. Other issues include unfreezing billions of dollars in Iranian assets and addressing the heart of tensions: Iran's nuclear program. Here is the latest…

No Israel Without US: Trump's Warning To Netanyahu At G7 Sidelines No Israel Without US: Trump's Warning To Netanyahu At G7 Sidelines International -Prakash KL By Oneindia Desk Updated: Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 17:25 [IST] Add as a preferred source on Google US President Donald Trump has said Israel’s survival depends on American support and urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to show more restraint in Lebanon. His remarks put unusual open pressure on a close US ally at a time when Washington is trying to keep attention on Iran’s nuclear programme. Speaking during a bilateral meeting with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani on the sidelines of the G7 summit in France, Trump criticised the length of Israel’s military campaign against Hezbollah. He said the conflict had gone on longer than necessary and was complicating wider diplomatic efforts in West Asia. AI Summary AI-generated summary, reviewed by editors US President Donald Trump stated Israel's survival depends on American support but urged PM Benjamin Netanyahu to show more restraint in Lebanon, linking the conflict's duration to diplomatic efforts concerning Iran's nuclear ambitions. Switch To Shorts “I’…

ANI20 Jun 2026, 02:59 GMT+10 Washington DC [US], June 20 (ANI): Moments after Israel and Hezbollah announced a ceasefire between the two sides, US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said that he urged the Israeli side to agree to a ceasefire with the rebel group in Lebanon after the two sides renewed fresh strikes against each other earlier today. In a phone interview with NBC News, Trump said he had been in contact with Israel earlier in the day and encouraged its leadership to support the ceasefire effort. However, he declined to confirm whether he had spoken directly with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. 'It's a positive,' Trump said, referring to the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. 'It's a little icing on the cake,' he added, referring to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the United States and Iran aimed at ending the conflict in West Asia and opening diplomatic channels for the 60-day period for technical talks with the Islamic Republic. Trump also spoke about his relationship with Netanyahu, saying, 'I've always been good with Bibi. You just have to calm down sometimes and use your head.' The remarks came after a renewed cease…

Netanyahu has 'no choice' but to accept any US-Iran deal: Trump Washington, not Israel, would determine the outcome of negotiations with Tehran, Trump said during a telephone interview with the British daily shortly after Iran launched a salvo of ballistic missiles at Israel UNB/Xinhua 08 June, 2026, 09:30 am Last modified: 08 June, 2026, 09:32 am US President Donald Trump points his finger towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, 29 December 2025. Photo: REUTERS US President Donald Trump has said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would have "no choice" but to accept any agreement reached between the United States and Iran, the Financial Times reported late Sunday. Washington, not Israel, would determine the outcome of negotiations with Tehran, Trump said during a telephone interview with the British daily shortly after Iran launched a salvo of ballistic missiles at Israel. "He won't have any choice," Trump was quoted as saying. "I call the shots. I call all the shots. He doesn't call the shots." Keep updated, follow The Business Standard's Google news channel Asked whet…

Iran says no final decision on US agreement despite Trump ... - CNN • Push for an agreement: US President Donald Trump called on Israel not to strike Lebanon while a long-sought agreement with Iran is “so close.” An Israeli strike on what it said were Hezbollah strongholds in Beirut on Sunday has threatened to jeopardize the signing of a memorandum of understanding that would kick off 60 more days of negotiation on ending the war. • Status of talks: Trump told Axios he expects the signing to take place Sunday despite the strikes. Iran’s top security official has warned that Lebanon is one of Tehran’s “red lines” in the negotiations, and state media reported earlier Sunday that Iran has not made a final decision on the proposed framework. • Diverging narratives: US and Iranian officials have issued conflicting messages on both the timing and details of a potential agreement. Iranian hardliners have in particular pushed back on some of the proposals in the text. Read more All catch up 35 Posts Link Copied! Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking an urgent meeting with US President Donald Trump, a Israeli source said, amid what appears to be growing tension over negotiat…

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save U.S. President Donald Trump continued to threaten Iran on Sunday even as talks began in Switzerland between his vice president and Iranian officials on next steps in the interim agreement signed last week to end the war . The U.S. team is led by Vice President JD Vance and includes Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. The Iranian negotiators are led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Pakistan and Qatar are mediators. On the eve of talks, Tehran said it closed the Strait of Hormuz again over Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Lebanon against the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group. The interim deal is meant to stop fighting on all fronts, including Lebanon. Iran has said talks must first address that issue. The U.S. says shipping traffic on the crucial waterway continues, and Trump has threatened to impose American tolls in the strait if a final deal with Iran isn’t reached in 60 days. Other issues include unfreezing billions of dollars in Iranian assets and addressing the heart of tensions: Iran's nuclear program. Here is the latest…

US President Donald Trump has urged no further attacks by anyone after Israel's military said it launched strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut, potentially complicating efforts to finalise a deal to end the US-Iran war. Smoke rose over the Lebanese capital, and the Civil Defence said it retrieved three bodies and six wounded people from the rubble. Iran threatened a military response. Trump reacted on social media: "We are very close to a Deal that will bring peace to the region". "Let's not blow it!" he said. The deal in its current form is a deep disappointment to Israel's government, which has been sidelined in negotiations led by Pakistan and others. The last time Israel struck the Beirut suburbs a week ago, it set off the most serious escalation of fighting between Iran and Israel since the tenuous ceasefire took hold on April 7. Trump, who had said the deal could be signed on Sunday, has pressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to stop hitting Lebanon hard while a deal is near, but the prime minister has defied him. Netanyahu's office said the strikes were in response to Hezbollah attacks on northern Israel. Israel's military said Hezbollah launched three …

Trump Says Peace Talks on Track After Israel-Iran Clash Ends Like Follow Followed Add us on By Fiona MacDonald, Kate Sullivan and Dan Williams Published Jun 9, 2026, 9:48 AM EDT Sign in to your Military.com account President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) Originally published by Bloomberg News U.S. President Donald Trump renewed his claims of momentum toward ending the conflict with Iran, after brokering a halt to hostilities between Israel and the Islamic Republic and easing tensions that had threatened to derail broader peace efforts. “We’re in the final throes of what will be a very, very good deal,” Trump told reporters in New York on Tuesday. “We could have at least an idea one or two days from now.” The U.S. president spoke on Monday hours after Iran and Israel agreed to halt strikes on each other following a flare-up that saw both countries launch waves of ballistic missiles. He has repeatedly spoken of an interim agreement to end the war that began when the U.S. and Israel started bombing Iran in February. A ceasefire has been in place for about two months, but sporadic fighting amo…

Iran US Israel War Live Updates: 'We’re Going To Be Attacking Them,' Trump Says On Iran | Times Now Iran US Israel War Live Updates:US President Donald Trump on Monday said that the United States could achieve "total victory" over Iran within the next two weeks, expressing optimism about ongoing negotiations between Washington and Tehran. The US Army's Apache helicopter gunship reportedly crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, however, the pilots on board were safe. Meanwhile, Iran and Israel announced a halt in strikes, leading the way for a potential ceasefire deal between Tehran and Washington.The conflict between Iran and Israel threatened to wreck Washington's efforts to reach an agreement with Tehran to end a war that began in February.However, a report later claimed that Trump has warned Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu that if the country resumes the war with Iran, he would soon be "left on his own". "I said, 'Bibi, you better be careful, or you will be on your own very soon,'" Trump told Axios. pic.twitter.com/4MZRTvIHBo Şam ve Beyrut, İstanbul’un iki kardeş şehridir.Türkiye’nin güvenliği sadece Hatay’dan değil; Halep’ten başlar, Şam’dan başlar, Beyrut’tan başlar.Kardeşlerimizi…

'Careful Bibi, or you'll be on your own': The Trump call that made ... US President Donald Trump has issued a strong warning to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, cautioning that Israel could find itself "on its own" if it reignites a wider conflict with Iran. Trump said this while in an interview with Axios, shedding light on growing tensions between Washington and Jerusalem over how to handle the fragile security situation in the Middle East. "I said, 'Bibi, you better be careful, or you will be on your own very soon,'" Trump told Axios, referring to a recent conversation with Netanyahu. According to Israeli officials cited by Axios, Israel was preparing what could have been its largest wave of strikes against Iran since April, with dozens of targets reportedly under consideration. The planned operation came after a rapid escalation between Israel and Iran that saw both sides exchange missile attacks over the weekend. However, Trump personally called Netanyahu and urged him to halt further military action, fearing that renewed strikes could trigger a broader regional war and jeopardize ongoing diplomatic efforts. Israeli officials said disagreements emerged during the…

US President Donald Trump has urged no further attacks by anyone after Israel's military said it launched strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut, potentially complicating efforts to finalise a deal to end the US-Iran war. Smoke rose over the Lebanese capital, and the Civil Defence said it retrieved three bodies and six wounded people from the rubble. Iran threatened a military response. Trump reacted on social media: "We are very close to a Deal that will bring peace to the region". "Let's not blow it!" he said. The deal in its current form is a deep disappointment to Israel's government, which has been sidelined in negotiations led by Pakistan and others. The last time Israel struck the Beirut suburbs a week ago, it set off the most serious escalation of fighting between Iran and Israel since the tenuous ceasefire took hold on April 7. Trump, who had said the deal could be signed on Sunday, has pressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to stop hitting Lebanon hard while a deal is near, but the prime minister has defied him. Netanyahu's office said the strikes were in response to Hezbollah attacks on northern Israel. Israel's military said Hezbollah launched three …

Trump Rules Out Talks Absent Iran's 'Unconditional Surrender' as Israel ... Like Follow Followed Add us on Jon Gambrell, David Rising, Sam Metz and Sally Abou Aljoud Published Mar 6, 2026, 3:50 PM EST Sign in to your Military.com account Smoke rises following an Israeli airstrike in Dahiyeh, Beirut's southern suburbs, in Beirut, Lebanon, Friday, March 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla) Originally published by Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday appeared to rule out talks with Iran absent its “unconditional surrender.” Israeli warplanes bombed Beirut and Tehran as Iran launched more retaliatory strikes against Israel and Gulf countries on the seventh day of the war. The strikes in Lebanon were the heaviest since a 2024 ceasefire ended the last war between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah, who fired rockets at Israel in the opening days of the war now underway. More than 95,000 people have fled Beirut’s suburbs and southern Lebanon after sweeping Israeli evacuation warnings . The U.S. and Israel have battered Iran with strikes, targeting their military capabilities, leadership and nuclear program . The stated goals and timelin…

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save U.S. President Donald Trump continued to threaten Iran on Sunday even as talks began in Switzerland between his vice president and Iranian officials on next steps in the interim agreement signed last week to end the war . The U.S. team is led by Vice President JD Vance and includes Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. The Iranian negotiators are led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Pakistan and Qatar are mediators. On the eve of talks, Tehran said it closed the Strait of Hormuz again over Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Lebanon against the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group. The interim deal is meant to stop fighting on all fronts, including Lebanon. Iran has said talks must first address that issue. The U.S. says shipping traffic on the crucial waterway continues, and Trump has threatened to impose American tolls in the strait if a final deal with Iran isn’t reached in 60 days. Other issues include unfreezing billions of dollars in Iranian assets and addressing the heart of tensions: Iran's nuclear program. Here is the latest…

Emerging Iran deal risks shattering Netanyahu's legacy - CNN Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends the annual ceremony on the eve of Israel's Remembrance Day for fallen soldiers at the Yad LaBanim Memorial in Jerusalem on April 20. Marc Israel Sellem/Pool/AFP/Getty Images The Middle East Donald Trump See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link Threads Link Copied! Follow Jerusalem — When Israeli and American fighter jets struck Iran in unison on February 28, President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu celebrated each other’s “historic decisions.” The alliance between the two countries, Netanyahu told Israelis, had never been closer. Three months later, what began as a joint military campaign appears to be ending as an American-led diplomatic process in which Netanyahu finds himself largely sidelined. The Israeli prime minister has refrained from openly criticizing Trump, but behind closed doors, Israeli sources say, he has acknowledged Israel has limited influence on the outcome of US-Iran negotiations to end the war. Since the initial ceasefire was announced in April, Netanyahu repeatedly pressed Trump to resume full-scale military operations, arguing th…

ANI20 Jun 2026, 02:59 GMT+10 Washington DC [US], June 20 (ANI): Moments after Israel and Hezbollah announced a ceasefire between the two sides, US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said that he urged the Israeli side to agree to a ceasefire with the rebel group in Lebanon after the two sides renewed fresh strikes against each other earlier today. In a phone interview with NBC News, Trump said he had been in contact with Israel earlier in the day and encouraged its leadership to support the ceasefire effort. However, he declined to confirm whether he had spoken directly with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. 'It's a positive,' Trump said, referring to the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. 'It's a little icing on the cake,' he added, referring to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the United States and Iran aimed at ending the conflict in West Asia and opening diplomatic channels for the 60-day period for technical talks with the Islamic Republic. Trump also spoke about his relationship with Netanyahu, saying, 'I've always been good with Bibi. You just have to calm down sometimes and use your head.' The remarks came after a renewed cease…

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save U.S. President Donald Trump continued to threaten Iran on Sunday even as talks began in Switzerland between his vice president and Iranian officials on next steps in the interim agreement signed last week to end the war . The U.S. team is led by Vice President JD Vance and includes Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. The Iranian negotiators are led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Pakistan and Qatar are mediators. On the eve of talks, Tehran said it closed the Strait of Hormuz again over Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Lebanon against the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group. The interim deal is meant to stop fighting on all fronts, including Lebanon. Iran has said talks must first address that issue. The U.S. says shipping traffic on the crucial waterway continues, and Trump has threatened to impose American tolls in the strait if a final deal with Iran isn’t reached in 60 days. Other issues include unfreezing billions of dollars in Iranian assets and addressing the heart of tensions: Iran's nuclear program. Here is the latest…

US President Donald Trump has urged no further attacks by anyone after Israel's military said it launched strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut, potentially complicating efforts to finalise a deal to end the US-Iran war. Smoke rose over the Lebanese capital, and the Civil Defence said it retrieved three bodies and six wounded people from the rubble. Iran threatened a military response. Trump reacted on social media: "We are very close to a Deal that will bring peace to the region". "Let's not blow it!" he said. The deal in its current form is a deep disappointment to Israel's government, which has been sidelined in negotiations led by Pakistan and others. The last time Israel struck the Beirut suburbs a week ago, it set off the most serious escalation of fighting between Iran and Israel since the tenuous ceasefire took hold on April 7. Trump, who had said the deal could be signed on Sunday, has pressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to stop hitting Lebanon hard while a deal is near, but the prime minister has defied him. Netanyahu's office said the strikes were in response to Hezbollah attacks on northern Israel. Israel's military said Hezbollah launched three …

NPR National News Trump condemns Israeli strike in Beirut, warning attacks threaten deal on U.S-Iran war NPR | By Emma Bowman , Franco Ordoñez , Michael Levitt Published June 13, 2026 at 11:46 PM EDT Bluesky Threads Email Razieh Poudat / ISNA via AP Residents swim and play in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz while cargo ships and commercial vessels lie anchored in the distance off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Updated June 14, 2026 at 2:15 PM EDT President Trump condemned a deadly strike carried out by Israel in Lebanon Sunday morning, further complicating negotiations for a deal to end the war between the U.S. and Iran. "This morning's attack on Beirut should not have happened, particularly on a special day when we are so close to a Peace Deal with Iran," Trump wrote in a post on the social media platform Truth Social."There should be no more attacks by Israel anywhere in Lebanon, but there should also be no more attacks by any other party, including Hezbollah, against Israel. This could be the beginning of a long and beautiful peace — Let's not blow it!" The strike left 3 dead and 15 wounded in Dahiyeh – a suburb of Beirut and stronghold of …

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save U.S. President Donald Trump continued to threaten Iran on Sunday even as talks began in Switzerland between his vice president and Iranian officials on next steps in the interim agreement signed last week to end the war . The U.S. team is led by Vice President JD Vance and includes Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. The Iranian negotiators are led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Pakistan and Qatar are mediators. On the eve of talks, Tehran said it closed the Strait of Hormuz again over Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Lebanon against the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group. The interim deal is meant to stop fighting on all fronts, including Lebanon. Iran has said talks must first address that issue. The U.S. says shipping traffic on the crucial waterway continues, and Trump has threatened to impose American tolls in the strait if a final deal with Iran isn’t reached in 60 days. Other issues include unfreezing billions of dollars in Iranian assets and addressing the heart of tensions: Iran's nuclear program. Here is the latest…

'I did not like the attack on Beirut': Trump's public split with ... US President Donald Trump on Tuesday defended his relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu but publicly urged Israel to exercise greater restraint in Lebanon, amid apprehensions over how the emerging US-Iran agreement should reshape the conflict in the region. Speaking on the sidelines of the G7 summit in France, Trump dismissed suggestions of a rift with the Israeli leader. “No, we have a great relationship,” news agency Reuters quoted him as saying, when asked if he was frustrated with Netanyahu. However, he added that Israel needed to be “more responsible” with regard to Lebanon and revealed that he had objected to an Israeli strike on Beirut. “I told Israel that I did not like the attack on Beirut,” Trump said, suggesting that Syria should deal with Hezbollah rather than Israel launching further military operations in Lebanon. Trump’s remarks came as conflicting accounts emerged over whether Lebanon forms part of the still-unpublished agreement aimed at ending months of conflict involving the United States and Iran. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said any agreement ending hosti…

People gather at the site of an Israeli airstrike that struck an apartment in Dahiyeh, Beirut’s southern suburbs, Lebanon, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Bilal Hussein) By Associated Press PUBLISHED: June 14, 2026 at 10:41 AM PDT | UPDATED: June 14, 2026 at 10:54 AM PDT Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By JULIA FRANKEL, ABBY SEWELL, MUNIR AHMED and SAMY MAGDY JERUSALEM (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday urged no further attacks by anyone after Israel’s military said it launched strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut, potentially complicating efforts to finalize a deal to end the U.S.-Iran war. Smoke rose over the Lebanese capital, and the health ministry said three people were killed and 16 others wounded. Iran threatened a military response. Trump reacted on social media: “We are very close to a Deal that will bring peace to the region, including to Lebanon” and “Let’s not blow it!” The deal in its current form is a deep disappointment to Israel’s government, which has been sidelined in negotiations led by Pakistan and others. The last time Israel struck the Beirut suburbs a week ago, it set off the most serious escalation of fighting between Iran and Israel …

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save U.S. President Donald Trump continued to threaten Iran on Sunday even as talks began in Switzerland between his vice president and Iranian officials on next steps in the interim agreement signed last week to end the war . The U.S. team is led by Vice President JD Vance and includes Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. The Iranian negotiators are led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Pakistan and Qatar are mediators. On the eve of talks, Tehran said it closed the Strait of Hormuz again over Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Lebanon against the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group. The interim deal is meant to stop fighting on all fronts, including Lebanon. Iran has said talks must first address that issue. The U.S. says shipping traffic on the crucial waterway continues, and Trump has threatened to impose American tolls in the strait if a final deal with Iran isn’t reached in 60 days. Other issues include unfreezing billions of dollars in Iranian assets and addressing the heart of tensions: Iran's nuclear program. Here is the latest…

ANI20 Jun 2026, 02:59 GMT+10 Washington DC [US], June 20 (ANI): Moments after Israel and Hezbollah announced a ceasefire between the two sides, US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said that he urged the Israeli side to agree to a ceasefire with the rebel group in Lebanon after the two sides renewed fresh strikes against each other earlier today. In a phone interview with NBC News, Trump said he had been in contact with Israel earlier in the day and encouraged its leadership to support the ceasefire effort. However, he declined to confirm whether he had spoken directly with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. 'It's a positive,' Trump said, referring to the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. 'It's a little icing on the cake,' he added, referring to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the United States and Iran aimed at ending the conflict in West Asia and opening diplomatic channels for the 60-day period for technical talks with the Islamic Republic. Trump also spoke about his relationship with Netanyahu, saying, 'I've always been good with Bibi. You just have to calm down sometimes and use your head.' The remarks came after a renewed cease…

People gather at the site of an Israeli airstrike that struck an apartment in Dahiyeh, Beirut’s southern suburbs, Lebanon, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Bilal Hussein) By Associated Press PUBLISHED: June 14, 2026 at 10:41 AM PDT | UPDATED: June 14, 2026 at 10:54 AM PDT Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By JULIA FRANKEL, ABBY SEWELL, MUNIR AHMED and SAMY MAGDY JERUSALEM (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday urged no further attacks by anyone after Israel’s military said it launched strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut, potentially complicating efforts to finalize a deal to end the U.S.-Iran war. Smoke rose over the Lebanese capital, and the health ministry said three people were killed and 16 others wounded. Iran threatened a military response. Trump reacted on social media: “We are very close to a Deal that will bring peace to the region, including to Lebanon” and “Let’s not blow it!” The deal in its current form is a deep disappointment to Israel’s government, which has been sidelined in negotiations led by Pakistan and others. The last time Israel struck the Beirut suburbs a week ago, it set off the most serious escalation of fighting between Iran and Israel …

Iran Says It Won’t Negotiate Over Missile Program as Trump Meets ... Error:Contact form not found. US President Donald Trump talks with Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Knesset, Oct. 13, 2025, in Jerusalem. Photo: Evan Vucci/Pool via REUTERS Iran‘s missile capabilities are its red line and are not a subject to be negotiated, an adviser toIran‘s supreme leader said on Wednesday, as US President Donald Trump hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House amid diplomacy between Washington and Tehran. “The Islamic Republic’s missile capabilities are non-negotiable,” Ali Shamkhani said according to state media while appearing in a march commemorating the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution. Netanyahu was expected to press Trump to widen US talks withIranto include limits on Tehran’s missile arsenal and other security threats beyond its nuclear program. US andIranian diplomats held indirect talks last Friday in Oman, amid a regional naval buildup by the US threateningIran. Tehran and Washington are eyeing a new round of negotiations to avert conflict. Washington has sought to extend talks onIran‘s nuclear capabilities to cover its missi…

Trump says Israeli strike on Beirut shouldn’t have happened, but Iran deal close President Donald Trump criticized an Israeli strike on Lebanon that could complicate attempts to finalize a framework deal between the United States and Iran on Sunday on ending their war, but said an agreement was nonetheless close.Iranian negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf had earlier said Israel’s attack on the southern suburbs of Beirut, which Israel said targeted Iranian-backed Hezbollah militants, showed the US lacked the will or ability to fulfil its commitments.For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app.“This morning’s attack on Beirut should not have happened, particularly on a special day when we are so close to a Peace Deal with Iran,” Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform.“We are very close to a Deal that will bring peace to the region, including to Lebanon, and all sides should stand down.”The US-Israeli war on Iran, launched on February 28, has stoked conflict between Israel and Iran-aligned Hezbollah in Lebanon, and

What They're Saying About the Iran War—June 8, 2026 | UANI U.S. President Donald Trump | Press Interview “[The Iranian and Israeli exchange of military strikes is] certainly not going to help negotiations. . . . What I would suggest to Iran: You’ve shot your missiles, that’s enough, get back to the table and make a deal.” President Donald Trump | Press Interview “I am going to call Bibi right now and tell him not to retaliate [against the initial Iranian missile attacks]. Each of them had their fun. Israel had its strike, and Iran had its strike. We don’t need another one. . . . The Iranian strikes didn’t hurt anybody. Hopefully Israel is not going to retaliate. If Bibi strikes them back, it’s just gonna keep going like the last 47 years—or the last 3,000 years. . . . We are very close to a final deal with Iran. It is going to be a good deal. I don’t want it to blow up because of what is happening now.” President Donald Trump | Truth Social “Both sides, Israel and Iran, are looking to do an immediate CEASEFIRE! Final negotiations on ‘Peace’ are proceeding, subject to ignorance or stupidity getting in its way. The Blockade will remain in place, and in full force and effect, u…

ANI20 Jun 2026, 02:59 GMT+10 Washington DC [US], June 20 (ANI): Moments after Israel and Hezbollah announced a ceasefire between the two sides, US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said that he urged the Israeli side to agree to a ceasefire with the rebel group in Lebanon after the two sides renewed fresh strikes against each other earlier today. In a phone interview with NBC News, Trump said he had been in contact with Israel earlier in the day and encouraged its leadership to support the ceasefire effort. However, he declined to confirm whether he had spoken directly with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. 'It's a positive,' Trump said, referring to the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. 'It's a little icing on the cake,' he added, referring to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the United States and Iran aimed at ending the conflict in West Asia and opening diplomatic channels for the 60-day period for technical talks with the Islamic Republic. Trump also spoke about his relationship with Netanyahu, saying, 'I've always been good with Bibi. You just have to calm down sometimes and use your head.' The remarks came after a renewed cease…

US President Donald Trump has urged no further attacks by anyone after Israel's military said it launched strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut, potentially complicating efforts to finalise a deal to end the US-Iran war. Smoke rose over the Lebanese capital, and the Civil Defence said it retrieved three bodies and six wounded people from the rubble. Iran threatened a military response. Trump reacted on social media: "We are very close to a Deal that will bring peace to the region". "Let's not blow it!" he said. The deal in its current form is a deep disappointment to Israel's government, which has been sidelined in negotiations led by Pakistan and others. The last time Israel struck the Beirut suburbs a week ago, it set off the most serious escalation of fighting between Iran and Israel since the tenuous ceasefire took hold on April 7. Trump, who had said the deal could be signed on Sunday, has pressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to stop hitting Lebanon hard while a deal is near, but the prime minister has defied him. Netanyahu's office said the strikes were in response to Hezbollah attacks on northern Israel. Israel's military said Hezbollah launched three …

People gather at the site of an Israeli airstrike that struck an apartment in Dahiyeh, Beirut’s southern suburbs, Lebanon, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Bilal Hussein) By Associated Press PUBLISHED: June 14, 2026 at 10:41 AM PDT | UPDATED: June 14, 2026 at 10:54 AM PDT Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By JULIA FRANKEL, ABBY SEWELL, MUNIR AHMED and SAMY MAGDY JERUSALEM (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday urged no further attacks by anyone after Israel’s military said it launched strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut, potentially complicating efforts to finalize a deal to end the U.S.-Iran war. Smoke rose over the Lebanese capital, and the health ministry said three people were killed and 16 others wounded. Iran threatened a military response. Trump reacted on social media: “We are very close to a Deal that will bring peace to the region, including to Lebanon” and “Let’s not blow it!” The deal in its current form is a deep disappointment to Israel’s government, which has been sidelined in negotiations led by Pakistan and others. The last time Israel struck the Beirut suburbs a week ago, it set off the most serious escalation of fighting between Iran and Israel …

Iran-US war latest: Swiss peace talks abruptly cancelled after Trump ... Iran's supreme leader says Trump made deal 'out of desperation' as US lifts naval blockade US president Donald Trump has sent his envoy Steve Witkoff to join Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araqchi for peace talks in Switzerland today as ceasefire looks threatened once again with five killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon. The shuttling of Trump’s envoys signals that both sides intend to begin technical negotiations, after being initially cancelled, aimed at securing a permanent truce but the White House did not respond to questions about Witkoff's travel. Donald Trump reportedly told Israel to agree to a ceasefire with Hezbollah in Lebanon, as reports suggest US intelligence is concerned about prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu undermining his deal with Iran . The US president instructed Israel to accept the ceasefire on Friday, he told NBC News in a call with a reporter, adding: "You just gotta calm down ‌sometimes and ‌use your head”. It comes as Washington Post reports suggest US intelligence officials are concerned Netanyahu will try to undermine the US peace deal with Iran in a bid to continue its own conf…

Israel Benjamin Netanyahu CNBC exclusive interview on Iran war Israeli Prime MinisterBenjamin Netanyahuin a wide-ranging interview with CNBC'sSara Eisenin Jerusalem on Wednesday talked about his relationship with PresidentDonald Trump, played down concerns about the world's oil supply being constrained due to the war with Iran, and touted Israel to investors. The sitdown came on the heels ofreports that Trumphad cursed at Netanyahu in a phone call over Israel'scontinued military actionagainst Hezbollah in Lebanon as the U.S. pursues peace negotiations with Iran. The war, which Trump initially suggested would last for several weeks, has entered its fourth month. The conflict has spurred economic angst and oil supply concerns around the globe, withcrude priceshovering just below $100 a barrel. Netanyahu told CNBC that while he and Trump might have "tactical disagreements" over how to handle the war, they "agree on many things." He described Iran as an existential threat to both Israel and the U.S., and said it is crucial that the Islamic Republic be prevented from developing a nuclear weapon. Watch CNBC's full interview with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu: Israel is fighting a…

People gather at the site of an Israeli airstrike that struck an apartment in Dahiyeh, Beirut’s southern suburbs, Lebanon, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Bilal Hussein) By Associated Press PUBLISHED: June 14, 2026 at 10:41 AM PDT | UPDATED: June 14, 2026 at 10:54 AM PDT Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By JULIA FRANKEL, ABBY SEWELL, MUNIR AHMED and SAMY MAGDY JERUSALEM (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday urged no further attacks by anyone after Israel’s military said it launched strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut, potentially complicating efforts to finalize a deal to end the U.S.-Iran war. Smoke rose over the Lebanese capital, and the health ministry said three people were killed and 16 others wounded. Iran threatened a military response. Trump reacted on social media: “We are very close to a Deal that will bring peace to the region, including to Lebanon” and “Let’s not blow it!” The deal in its current form is a deep disappointment to Israel’s government, which has been sidelined in negotiations led by Pakistan and others. The last time Israel struck the Beirut suburbs a week ago, it set off the most serious escalation of fighting between Iran and Israel …

ANI20 Jun 2026, 02:59 GMT+10 Washington DC [US], June 20 (ANI): Moments after Israel and Hezbollah announced a ceasefire between the two sides, US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said that he urged the Israeli side to agree to a ceasefire with the rebel group in Lebanon after the two sides renewed fresh strikes against each other earlier today. In a phone interview with NBC News, Trump said he had been in contact with Israel earlier in the day and encouraged its leadership to support the ceasefire effort. However, he declined to confirm whether he had spoken directly with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. 'It's a positive,' Trump said, referring to the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. 'It's a little icing on the cake,' he added, referring to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the United States and Iran aimed at ending the conflict in West Asia and opening diplomatic channels for the 60-day period for technical talks with the Islamic Republic. Trump also spoke about his relationship with Netanyahu, saying, 'I've always been good with Bibi. You just have to calm down sometimes and use your head.' The remarks came after a renewed cease…

Bibi has no f**king judgment: Trump says he was 'so pissed' over Beirut ... US President Donald Trump on Sundaysharply criticised Israeli Prime MinisterBenjamin Netanyahu after Israel carried out strikes in Beirut, just hours before the United States and Iran were expected to sign a framework agreement aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Speaking to Axios, Trump expressed frustration over the timing of the Israeli attack, claiming it had delayed the signing of the deal by several hours. "It is so bad — I couldn't believe it. An hour before we are supposed to sign the deal," Trump told the news outlet over the phone. The US President went on to criticise Netanyahu's ability to assess the gravity of the situation, adding that he conveyed his displeasure directly to the Israeli leader. "Why did Bibi have to do a f*****g attack? I was so pissed off. I let him know. He has no f*****g judgement," Trump said. Trump also argued thatIsraelshould not have launched the strike despite Hezbollah firing projectiles towards northern Israel earlier in the day, saying the attack by theIran-backed militant group had caused limited damage. Nevertheless, the US Presidentmai…

People gather at the site of an Israeli airstrike that struck an apartment in Dahiyeh, Beirut’s southern suburbs, Lebanon, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Bilal Hussein) By Associated Press PUBLISHED: June 14, 2026 at 10:41 AM PDT | UPDATED: June 14, 2026 at 10:54 AM PDT Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By JULIA FRANKEL, ABBY SEWELL, MUNIR AHMED and SAMY MAGDY JERUSALEM (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday urged no further attacks by anyone after Israel’s military said it launched strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut, potentially complicating efforts to finalize a deal to end the U.S.-Iran war. Smoke rose over the Lebanese capital, and the health ministry said three people were killed and 16 others wounded. Iran threatened a military response. Trump reacted on social media: “We are very close to a Deal that will bring peace to the region, including to Lebanon” and “Let’s not blow it!” The deal in its current form is a deep disappointment to Israel’s government, which has been sidelined in negotiations led by Pakistan and others. The last time Israel struck the Beirut suburbs a week ago, it set off the most serious escalation of fighting between Iran and Israel …

Trump claims Israel, Iran 'looking to do immediate ceasefire', says ... Listen to this article in summarized format Listen Loading... × × Subscribe to Unlock AI Briefing and Premium Content New Year Offer 24 Hours Left Subscribe Now Already a member? Sign In What's Included Exclusive Stories Daily ePaper Access Smart Market Tools Curated Investment Ideas Ad-lite Experience Subscription AP US President Donald Trump US President Donald Trump on Monday said both Israel and Iran were “looking to do an immediate CEASEFIRE” and that final negotiations toward a “peace” agreement were underway, even as tensions remained high in the Middle East following renewed exchanges of fire. In a statement, Trump said, “Both sides, Israel and Iran, are looking to do an immediate CEASEFIRE! Final negotiations on ‘Peace’ are proceeding, subject to ignorance or stupidity getting in its way.” Also read: Israel and Iran must immediately stop 'shooting', says Trump as Mideast boils again He added that “the Blockade will remain in place, and in full force and effect, until a ‘Final Deal’ is reached,” and suggested that developments could move quickly. “Things should move quickly. Thank you for your attentio…

People gather at the site of an Israeli airstrike that struck an apartment in Dahiyeh, Beirut’s southern suburbs, Lebanon, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Bilal Hussein) By Associated Press PUBLISHED: June 14, 2026 at 10:41 AM PDT | UPDATED: June 14, 2026 at 10:54 AM PDT Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By JULIA FRANKEL, ABBY SEWELL, MUNIR AHMED and SAMY MAGDY JERUSALEM (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday urged no further attacks by anyone after Israel’s military said it launched strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut, potentially complicating efforts to finalize a deal to end the U.S.-Iran war. Smoke rose over the Lebanese capital, and the health ministry said three people were killed and 16 others wounded. Iran threatened a military response. Trump reacted on social media: “We are very close to a Deal that will bring peace to the region, including to Lebanon” and “Let’s not blow it!” The deal in its current form is a deep disappointment to Israel’s government, which has been sidelined in negotiations led by Pakistan and others. The last time Israel struck the Beirut suburbs a week ago, it set off the most serious escalation of fighting between Iran and Israel …

Trump Rips Netanyahu After Israel Strikes Beirut - Mediaite ‘Why Did Bibi Have to Do a F*cking Attack?!’ Trump Rages at Netanyahu Over Israel Strikes On Beirut — Says He’s ‘So Pissed Off’ Joe DePaolo Jun 14th, 2026, 1:14 pm Share X Facebook Copy Link (Justin Lane/Pool Photo via AP) President Donald Trump said he was “pissed off” at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Israel’s strikes on Beirut Sunday. In an interview with Axios’s Barak Ravid on Sunday, the president lashed out at Netanyahu following the Israel strike on a Hezbollah target on the outskirts of Beirut — a response to Hezbollah launching drones toward Galilee. “Why did Bibi have to do a f*cking attack?” Trump said. “I was so pissed off. I let him know. He has no f*cking judgement. I let him know that.” In a separate interview , Trump told Fox News’s Trey Yingst he called Netanyahu and said “What the f*ck are you doing?” The president told Ravid that the signing of a peace deal with Iran was “delayed” as a result of the Israeli strikes, but said the deal remains on track. “It shook it up,” Trump said. “It delayed the signing by a few hours. It was supposed to be now. Now it is scheduled for a few hours from …

US-Iran ceasefire deal opens fragile path out of war as Israel ... Politics War Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter tweet President Donald Trump declared victory after the United States and Iran reached an interim framework to end a war launched by the US and Israel in February, but the deal’s first test may be whether Washington can keep a temporary ceasefire from being undermined by its closest regional ally. The agreement, described by US and Iranian officials as a memorandum of understanding, is expected to be formally signed Friday in Switzerland after Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced the framework early Monday local time. Pakistan served as a mediator in the talks, while Qatari negotiators reportedly flew to Tehran on Sunday morning as part of the final push to secure the agreement. “The Deal with ‌the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete,” Trump wrote on Truth Social shortly after Sharif’s announcement. In a separate post, Trump said, “This Great Deal will bring Peace and Security to the whole Region. Many presidents have tried to make Peace with Iran, and all have failed before me.” The president did not mention that the war began when US and Israeli fo…

US-Iran War Live Updates: Trump says Iran talks pause ... - CNBCTV18 Israeli military action targeted multiple locations in southern Lebanon, with an Israeli drone strike reported in the town of Majdal in the Tyre district and two air strikes hitting the town of Nabatieh al-Fawqa, as per Al Jazeera. Donald Trump said talks with the Islamic Republic of Iran are “continuing, at a rapid pace,” signalling that negotiations between Washington and Tehran remain ongoing despite recent uncertainty over the status of discussions Trump said he held a “very productive” call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and claimed there would be no troops going to Beirut, adding that any forces en route had already been turned back. He also said he spoke through representatives with Hezbollah, stating that both sides had agreed to halt all firing, with Israel not attacking Hezbollah and Hezbollah not attacking Israel. Mohsen Rezaei, an adviser to Iran’s supreme leader, said Tehran will not accept a continued maritime blockade or rising tensions in Lebanon, asserting Iran’s strategic control over the Strait of Hormuz. In a post on X, he warned that the “patience of the armed forces of the…

Iran-US war latest: Netanyahu says he and Trump 'don't always see eye ... Trump says peace ‘deal is all signed’ and Strait of Hormuz open now Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he and Donald Trump “don’t always see eye-to-eye” after the US president grew frustrated at Israel’s attacks on Lebanon. Netanyahu was asked about his relationship with Trump during a press conference which came after the US president announced he had signed a peace agreement with Tehran. Trump had earlier described his Israeli counterpart as a “very difficult guy” who should be “very thankful” to the US. But Netanyahu added that they are partners, therefore they often agree and sometimes disagree. Trump earlier said a peace deal with Iran is “all signed” and that the Strait of Hormuz is fully open to traffic, following weeks of tense negotiations during a fragile ceasefire . Speaking shortly after arriving in Evian, France, for a G7 meeting, Trump also said the full text of the Iran deal would be released after a signing ceremony on Friday. A senior administration official said shortly before Trump’s comments that Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanon is not a condition of the deal. If Iran is u…

Camera Icon President Donald Trump has pressed Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to stop hitting Lebanon. (AP PHOTO) Credit: AAP Trump warns Israel and Iran not to 'blow it' JULIA FRANKEL, ABBY SEWELL, MUNIR AHMED and SAMY MAGDY (Associated Press) AP 14 June 2026, 11:40pm Copy link Share story US President Donald Trump has urged no further attacks by anyone after Israel's military said it launched strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut, potentially complicating efforts to finalise a deal to end the US-Iran war. Smoke rose over the Lebanese capital, and the Civil Defence said it retrieved three bodies and six wounded people from the rubble. Iran threatened a military response. Trump reacted on social media: "We are very close to a Deal that will bring peace to the region". "Let's not blow it!" he said. The deal in its current form is a deep disappointment to Israel's government, which has been sidelined in negotiations led by Pakistan and others. The last time Israel struck the Beirut suburbs a week ago, it set off the most serious escalation of fighting between Iran and Israel since the tenuous ceasefire took hold on April 7. Trump, who had said the deal could be signed on Sunday, has …

ANI20 Jun 2026, 02:59 GMT+10 Washington DC [US], June 20 (ANI): Moments after Israel and Hezbollah announced a ceasefire between the two sides, US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said that he urged the Israeli side to agree to a ceasefire with the rebel group in Lebanon after the two sides renewed fresh strikes against each other earlier today. In a phone interview with NBC News, Trump said he had been in contact with Israel earlier in the day and encouraged its leadership to support the ceasefire effort. However, he declined to confirm whether he had spoken directly with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. 'It's a positive,' Trump said, referring to the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. 'It's a little icing on the cake,' he added, referring to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the United States and Iran aimed at ending the conflict in West Asia and opening diplomatic channels for the 60-day period for technical talks with the Islamic Republic. Trump also spoke about his relationship with Netanyahu, saying, 'I've always been good with Bibi. You just have to calm down sometimes and use your head.' The remarks came after a renewed cease…

Trump warns Netanyahu 'without the US there would be no Israel' in ... US President Donald Trump attends a bilateral meeting with Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad (Image: AFP via Getty Images) Donald Trump aimed a savage dig at Benjamin Netanyahu, claiming that "without the US there would be no Israel," as the rift between the pair deepens. The US president made the comments while holding talks with Qatar’s emir on the first full day of the G7 summit in France . Trump and Sheikh Tamim have much to discuss, with the US and Iran expected to formally sign a ceasefire settlement later this week and open up negotiations about Tehran’s nuclear program. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT “You’ll always be my friend,” Trump said at the start of the bilateral meeting. Trump went on to say that he is “not happy with the way Israel has handled themselves with Lebanon and with Hezbollah.” Trump's awkward 15-second handshake with Brigitte Macron at G7 goes viral Donald Trump sparks fresh health concerns after two signs spotted at UFC event Asked during the meeting whether he is frustrated with Netanyahu, Trump said they have a "great relationship" but told the Israeli prime minister that…

ANI20 Jun 2026, 02:59 GMT+10 Washington DC [US], June 20 (ANI): Moments after Israel and Hezbollah announced a ceasefire between the two sides, US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said that he urged the Israeli side to agree to a ceasefire with the rebel group in Lebanon after the two sides renewed fresh strikes against each other earlier today. In a phone interview with NBC News, Trump said he had been in contact with Israel earlier in the day and encouraged its leadership to support the ceasefire effort. However, he declined to confirm whether he had spoken directly with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. 'It's a positive,' Trump said, referring to the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. 'It's a little icing on the cake,' he added, referring to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the United States and Iran aimed at ending the conflict in West Asia and opening diplomatic channels for the 60-day period for technical talks with the Islamic Republic. Trump also spoke about his relationship with Netanyahu, saying, 'I've always been good with Bibi. You just have to calm down sometimes and use your head.' The remarks came after a renewed cease…

NPR National News Trump condemns Israeli strike in Beirut, warning attacks threaten deal on U.S-Iran war NPR | By Emma Bowman , Franco Ordoñez , Michael Levitt Published June 13, 2026 at 11:46 PM EDT Bluesky Threads Email Razieh Poudat / ISNA via AP Residents swim and play in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz while cargo ships and commercial vessels lie anchored in the distance off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Updated June 14, 2026 at 2:15 PM EDT President Trump condemned a deadly strike carried out by Israel in Lebanon Sunday morning, further complicating negotiations for a deal to end the war between the U.S. and Iran. "This morning's attack on Beirut should not have happened, particularly on a special day when we are so close to a Peace Deal with Iran," Trump wrote in a post on the social media platform Truth Social."There should be no more attacks by Israel anywhere in Lebanon, but there should also be no more attacks by any other party, including Hezbollah, against Israel. This could be the beginning of a long and beautiful peace — Let's not blow it!" The strike left 3 dead and 15 wounded in Dahiyeh – a suburb of Beirut and stronghold of …

ANI20 Jun 2026, 02:59 GMT+10 Washington DC [US], June 20 (ANI): Moments after Israel and Hezbollah announced a ceasefire between the two sides, US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said that he urged the Israeli side to agree to a ceasefire with the rebel group in Lebanon after the two sides renewed fresh strikes against each other earlier today. In a phone interview with NBC News, Trump said he had been in contact with Israel earlier in the day and encouraged its leadership to support the ceasefire effort. However, he declined to confirm whether he had spoken directly with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. 'It's a positive,' Trump said, referring to the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. 'It's a little icing on the cake,' he added, referring to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the United States and Iran aimed at ending the conflict in West Asia and opening diplomatic channels for the 60-day period for technical talks with the Islamic Republic. Trump also spoke about his relationship with Netanyahu, saying, 'I've always been good with Bibi. You just have to calm down sometimes and use your head.' The remarks came after a renewed cease…

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save U.S. President Donald Trump continued to threaten Iran on Sunday even as talks began in Switzerland between his vice president and Iranian officials on next steps in the interim agreement signed last week to end the war . The U.S. team is led by Vice President JD Vance and includes Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. The Iranian negotiators are led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Pakistan and Qatar are mediators. On the eve of talks, Tehran said it closed the Strait of Hormuz again over Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Lebanon against the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group. The interim deal is meant to stop fighting on all fronts, including Lebanon. Iran has said talks must first address that issue. The U.S. says shipping traffic on the crucial waterway continues, and Trump has threatened to impose American tolls in the strait if a final deal with Iran isn’t reached in 60 days. Other issues include unfreezing billions of dollars in Iranian assets and addressing the heart of tensions: Iran's nuclear program. Here is the latest…

Frustrated Trump says attack on Beirut 'should not have happened' as he ... ByTARYN KAUR PEDLER, FOREIGN NEWS REPORTERandPERKIN AMALARAJ, FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER Published:09:16 EDT, 14 June 2026|Updated:14:00 EDT, 14 June 2026 776 Viewcomments A frustratedDonald TrumpsaidIsrael's attack on Beirut 'should not have happened' while warning the Middle Eastern country and Hezbollah not to 'blow' it after Benjamin Netanyahu launched strikes. The Israeli military said Hezbollah had launched three projectiles towards communities in northern Israel earlier in the day, describing the attack as a blatant breach of the ceasefire. 'The IDF has now attacked terrorist targets of the Hezbollah terrorist organisation ⁠in the Dahiyeh neighbourhood ofBeirut, in response to Hezbollah's firing into Israeli territory,' a joint statement by Prime MinisterBenjamin Netanyahuand Defence Minister Israel Katz said. Following the attack, the US President took to his Truth Social platform, stating: 'This morning's attack on Beirut should not have happened, particularly on a special day when we are so close to a Peace Deal withIran. 'Israel has the right to defend itself against threats, but the attack i…

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save U.S. President Donald Trump continued to threaten Iran on Sunday even as talks began in Switzerland between his vice president and Iranian officials on next steps in the interim agreement signed last week to end the war . The U.S. team is led by Vice President JD Vance and includes Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. The Iranian negotiators are led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Pakistan and Qatar are mediators. On the eve of talks, Tehran said it closed the Strait of Hormuz again over Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Lebanon against the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group. The interim deal is meant to stop fighting on all fronts, including Lebanon. Iran has said talks must first address that issue. The U.S. says shipping traffic on the crucial waterway continues, and Trump has threatened to impose American tolls in the strait if a final deal with Iran isn’t reached in 60 days. Other issues include unfreezing billions of dollars in Iranian assets and addressing the heart of tensions: Iran's nuclear program. Here is the latest…

Donald Trump Confirms Clash With Benjamin Netanyahu: Here's Why ... By Gabe Whisnant Breaking News Editor 0 Share Newsweek is a Trust Project member See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. President Donald Trump said he maintains a strong working relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu , even after confirming he criticized him during a recent phone call. Trump acknowledged an earlier Axios report that he called Netanyahu “f****** crazy” in a Monday conversation, saying he was “a little bit perturbed” that Israel ’s fighting with Hezbollah in Lebanon was hindering United States-led efforts to revive peace talks with Iran . Trump has yet to show significant progress toward his goal of securing an agreement in which Iran abandons its nuclear weapons development and reopens the Strait of Hormuz to oil and natural gas shipments. Read More on World “We’ve worked very well together. I like Bibi a lot. And I work very well with him,” Trump said on the New York Post’ s Pod Force One podcast. Despite his past emphasis on pursuing peace, Trump framed his relationship with Netanyahu in…

Iran warns US to 'be careful' after Trump threat ET Online US President Donald Trump and Iran Supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei Burgenstock: Iran warned the United States on Sunday to "be careful" after President Donald Trump threatened to strike the Islamic republic over its support for Hezbollah, even as the arch-foes held talks in Switzerland seeking a deal to permanently end the Middle East war. The negotiations to end a war that sowed chaos across the Middle East and rattled the global economy are meant to trigger a 60-day period to settle broader issues that have dogged US-Iranian relations for decades. But disagreement over key sticking points and the threat of renewed fighting in Lebanon weighed on the talks, with Washington and Tehran exchanging threats in parallel with the negotiations. Also Read: Iran halts Switzerland talks after Trump threatens fresh strikes "They would do better to be careful with their statements; our armed forces are ready to respond to them in a different manner. No matter what they say, we are the ones who act," Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said. Live Events US President Donald Trump had threatened to strike Iran if it did not "…

US President Donald Trump has urged no further attacks by anyone after Israel's military said it launched strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut, potentially complicating efforts to finalise a deal to end the US-Iran war. Smoke rose over the Lebanese capital, and the Civil Defence said it retrieved three bodies and six wounded people from the rubble. Iran threatened a military response. Trump reacted on social media: "We are very close to a Deal that will bring peace to the region". "Let's not blow it!" he said. The deal in its current form is a deep disappointment to Israel's government, which has been sidelined in negotiations led by Pakistan and others. The last time Israel struck the Beirut suburbs a week ago, it set off the most serious escalation of fighting between Iran and Israel since the tenuous ceasefire took hold on April 7. Trump, who had said the deal could be signed on Sunday, has pressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to stop hitting Lebanon hard while a deal is near, but the prime minister has defied him. Netanyahu's office said the strikes were in response to Hezbollah attacks on northern Israel. Israel's military said Hezbollah launched three …

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save U.S. President Donald Trump continued to threaten Iran on Sunday even as talks began in Switzerland between his vice president and Iranian officials on next steps in the interim agreement signed last week to end the war . The U.S. team is led by Vice President JD Vance and includes Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. The Iranian negotiators are led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Pakistan and Qatar are mediators. On the eve of talks, Tehran said it closed the Strait of Hormuz again over Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Lebanon against the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group. The interim deal is meant to stop fighting on all fronts, including Lebanon. Iran has said talks must first address that issue. The U.S. says shipping traffic on the crucial waterway continues, and Trump has threatened to impose American tolls in the strait if a final deal with Iran isn’t reached in 60 days. Other issues include unfreezing billions of dollars in Iranian assets and addressing the heart of tensions: Iran's nuclear program. Here is the latest…

Trump calls for restraint after Israel launches fresh airstrikes on Beirut <p>US president says ‘all sides should stand down’ as mediators seek to conclude preliminary US-Iran peace deal negotiations</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/jun/14/iran-us-middle-east-crisis-donald-trump-peace-deal-strait-hormuz-open-pakistan-latest-news-updates">Middle East crisis – live updates</a></p></li></ul><p>Donald Trump was forced to call for restraint on Sunday after Israel launched fresh airstrikes on Beirut as mediators sought to conclude negotiations on a preliminary peace deal between Iran and the US that would bring the three-month war in the Middle East to a definitive end.</p><p>Trump played down new Israeli strikes but said “all sides should stand down”.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/14/trump-calls-for-restraint-israel-airstrikes-beirut-us-iran-peace-deal">Continue reading...</a>

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save U.S. President Donald Trump continued to threaten Iran on Sunday even as talks began in Switzerland between his vice president and Iranian officials on next steps in the interim agreement signed last week to end the war . The U.S. team is led by Vice President JD Vance and includes Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. The Iranian negotiators are led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Pakistan and Qatar are mediators. On the eve of talks, Tehran said it closed the Strait of Hormuz again over Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Lebanon against the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group. The interim deal is meant to stop fighting on all fronts, including Lebanon. Iran has said talks must first address that issue. The U.S. says shipping traffic on the crucial waterway continues, and Trump has threatened to impose American tolls in the strait if a final deal with Iran isn’t reached in 60 days. Other issues include unfreezing billions of dollars in Iranian assets and addressing the heart of tensions: Iran's nuclear program. Here is the latest…

ANI20 Jun 2026, 02:59 GMT+10 Washington DC [US], June 20 (ANI): Moments after Israel and Hezbollah announced a ceasefire between the two sides, US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said that he urged the Israeli side to agree to a ceasefire with the rebel group in Lebanon after the two sides renewed fresh strikes against each other earlier today. In a phone interview with NBC News, Trump said he had been in contact with Israel earlier in the day and encouraged its leadership to support the ceasefire effort. However, he declined to confirm whether he had spoken directly with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. 'It's a positive,' Trump said, referring to the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. 'It's a little icing on the cake,' he added, referring to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the United States and Iran aimed at ending the conflict in West Asia and opening diplomatic channels for the 60-day period for technical talks with the Islamic Republic. Trump also spoke about his relationship with Netanyahu, saying, 'I've always been good with Bibi. You just have to calm down sometimes and use your head.' The remarks came after a renewed cease…

Trump suggests Israel in no place to criticize Iran deal for not joining 2020 strike on Soleimani <p>US president spends much of G7 press conference haranguing Israel, which he calls a 'very small partner' as he lashes out at 'those so-called geniuses who... didn’t blow up' the Iranian general</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-suggests-israel-in-no-place-to-criticize-iran-deal-for-not-joining-2020-strike-on-soleimani/">Trump suggests Israel in no place to criticize Iran deal for not joining 2020 strike on Soleimani</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com">The Times of Israel</a>.</p> <figure><img src="https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2026/02/AP26040486643425-1024x640.jpg" title="Trump suggests Israel in no place to criticize Iran deal for not joining 2020 strike on Soleimani" border="0" width="160" height="100" class="type:primaryImage"></figure>

Trump claims Israel, Iran 'looking to do immediate… - inkl US President Donald Trump on Monday said both Israel and Iran were “looking to do an immediate CEASEFIRE” and that final negotiations toward a “peace” agreement were underway, even as tensions remained high in the Middle East following renewed exchanges of fire. In a statement, Trump said, “Both sides, Israel and Iran, are looking to do an immediate CEASEFIRE! Final negotiations on ‘Peace’ are proceeding, subject to ignorance or stupidity getting in its way.” Also read:Israel and Iran must immediately stop 'shooting', says Trump as Mideast boils again He added that “the Blockade will remain in place, and in full force and effect, until a ‘Final Deal’ is reached,” and suggested that developments could move quickly. “Things should move quickly. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP,” he said. The remarks come at a time when the region is witnessing heightened military tensions, with recent exchanges of fire between Israel and Iran and ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at preventing further escalation. While Trump indicated progress in ceasefire discussions, there was no immediate confirma…

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save U.S. President Donald Trump continued to threaten Iran on Sunday even as talks began in Switzerland between his vice president and Iranian officials on next steps in the interim agreement signed last week to end the war . The U.S. team is led by Vice President JD Vance and includes Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. The Iranian negotiators are led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Pakistan and Qatar are mediators. On the eve of talks, Tehran said it closed the Strait of Hormuz again over Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Lebanon against the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group. The interim deal is meant to stop fighting on all fronts, including Lebanon. Iran has said talks must first address that issue. The U.S. says shipping traffic on the crucial waterway continues, and Trump has threatened to impose American tolls in the strait if a final deal with Iran isn’t reached in 60 days. Other issues include unfreezing billions of dollars in Iranian assets and addressing the heart of tensions: Iran's nuclear program. Here is the latest…

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save U.S. President Donald Trump continued to threaten Iran on Sunday even as talks began in Switzerland between his vice president and Iranian officials on next steps in the interim agreement signed last week to end the war . The U.S. team is led by Vice President JD Vance and includes Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. The Iranian negotiators are led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Pakistan and Qatar are mediators. On the eve of talks, Tehran said it closed the Strait of Hormuz again over Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Lebanon against the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group. The interim deal is meant to stop fighting on all fronts, including Lebanon. Iran has said talks must first address that issue. The U.S. says shipping traffic on the crucial waterway continues, and Trump has threatened to impose American tolls in the strait if a final deal with Iran isn’t reached in 60 days. Other issues include unfreezing billions of dollars in Iranian assets and addressing the heart of tensions: Iran's nuclear program. Here is the latest…

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save U.S. President Donald Trump continued to threaten Iran on Sunday even as talks began in Switzerland between his vice president and Iranian officials on next steps in the interim agreement signed last week to end the war . The U.S. team is led by Vice President JD Vance and includes Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. The Iranian negotiators are led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Pakistan and Qatar are mediators. On the eve of talks, Tehran said it closed the Strait of Hormuz again over Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Lebanon against the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group. The interim deal is meant to stop fighting on all fronts, including Lebanon. Iran has said talks must first address that issue. The U.S. says shipping traffic on the crucial waterway continues, and Trump has threatened to impose American tolls in the strait if a final deal with Iran isn’t reached in 60 days. Other issues include unfreezing billions of dollars in Iranian assets and addressing the heart of tensions: Iran's nuclear program. Here is the latest…

ANI20 Jun 2026, 02:59 GMT+10 Washington DC [US], June 20 (ANI): Moments after Israel and Hezbollah announced a ceasefire between the two sides, US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said that he urged the Israeli side to agree to a ceasefire with the rebel group in Lebanon after the two sides renewed fresh strikes against each other earlier today. In a phone interview with NBC News, Trump said he had been in contact with Israel earlier in the day and encouraged its leadership to support the ceasefire effort. However, he declined to confirm whether he had spoken directly with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. 'It's a positive,' Trump said, referring to the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. 'It's a little icing on the cake,' he added, referring to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the United States and Iran aimed at ending the conflict in West Asia and opening diplomatic channels for the 60-day period for technical talks with the Islamic Republic. Trump also spoke about his relationship with Netanyahu, saying, 'I've always been good with Bibi. You just have to calm down sometimes and use your head.' The remarks came after a renewed cease…

Netanyahu was unaware of Trump's Iran deal announcement - India Today The military offensive against Iran had begun as a joint US-Israeli operation, but Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was caught off guard by US PresidentDonald Trump's announcement on Thursdaythat he had cancelled planned military strikes on Iran and was moving towards a potential agreement with Tehran, according to a report that said the Israeli leader had not been informed in advance of the development. Trump on Thursday claimed thatIran's leadership hadapproved a draft memorandum of understandingthat could pave the way for a 60-day ceasefire, the reopening of theStrait of Hormuz, and fresh negotiations over Tehran's nuclear programme. Based on those developments, Trump said he had called off the planned US strikes against Iran. According to a source familiar with the matter, Netanyahu did not receive advance notice before Trump publicly disclosed the proposed agreement, US news outletAxiosreported. However, after the announcement, Trump spoke with Netanyahu about the deal, and the Israeli prime minister expressed his appreciation for the US president, Netanyahu's office said. "Even thoughIsraelis …

NPR National News Trump condemns Israeli strike in Beirut, warning attacks threaten deal on U.S-Iran war NPR | By Emma Bowman , Franco Ordoñez , Michael Levitt Published June 13, 2026 at 11:46 PM EDT Bluesky Threads Email Razieh Poudat / ISNA via AP Residents swim and play in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz while cargo ships and commercial vessels lie anchored in the distance off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Updated June 14, 2026 at 2:15 PM EDT President Trump condemned a deadly strike carried out by Israel in Lebanon Sunday morning, further complicating negotiations for a deal to end the war between the U.S. and Iran. "This morning's attack on Beirut should not have happened, particularly on a special day when we are so close to a Peace Deal with Iran," Trump wrote in a post on the social media platform Truth Social."There should be no more attacks by Israel anywhere in Lebanon, but there should also be no more attacks by any other party, including Hezbollah, against Israel. This could be the beginning of a long and beautiful peace — Let's not blow it!" The strike left 3 dead and 15 wounded in Dahiyeh – a suburb of Beirut and stronghold of …

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save U.S. President Donald Trump continued to threaten Iran on Sunday even as talks began in Switzerland between his vice president and Iranian officials on next steps in the interim agreement signed last week to end the war . The U.S. team is led by Vice President JD Vance and includes Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. The Iranian negotiators are led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Pakistan and Qatar are mediators. On the eve of talks, Tehran said it closed the Strait of Hormuz again over Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Lebanon against the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group. The interim deal is meant to stop fighting on all fronts, including Lebanon. Iran has said talks must first address that issue. The U.S. says shipping traffic on the crucial waterway continues, and Trump has threatened to impose American tolls in the strait if a final deal with Iran isn’t reached in 60 days. Other issues include unfreezing billions of dollars in Iranian assets and addressing the heart of tensions: Iran's nuclear program. Here is the latest…

Let's not blow it: Trump calls out Israeli attacks on Beirut as Iran ... Listen to this article in summarized format Listen Loading... × × Subscribe to Unlock AI Briefing and Premium Content New Year Offer 24 Hours Left Subscribe Now Already a member? Sign In What's Included Exclusive Stories Daily ePaper Access Smart Market Tools Curated Investment Ideas Ad-lite Experience Subscription ANI US President Donald Trump US President Donald Trump on Sunday called out Israeli attacks on Beirut, as the strikes might hinder the Iran peace deal , which was set to be signed on Sunday, saying "let's not blow it." "This morning’s attack on Beirut should not have happened, particularly on a special day when we are so close to a Peace Deal with Iran. Israel has the right to defend itself against threats, but the attack it was responding to was very small and meaningless, nobody was hurt, injured, or killed, and should not disrupt this important process," he said in a post on Truth Social. Also read: Peace on edge: Iran threatens payback as Beirut strike tests Trump’s deal He added that Washington and Tehran are we are very close to a ceasefire deal that "will bring peace to the region, includin…

Trump 'perturbed' by Netanyahu 'constantly fighting with Lebanon' Iran fired on Israel following Israeli strikes in the Lebanese capital Beirut. President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes targeting military, government and infrastructure sites. Following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire, initial U.S.-Iran talks in Pakistan in April failed to reach a peace deal. Trump later announced the open-ended extension of the ceasefire and the continuation of a U.S. blockade until negotiations are concluded "one way or the other." In a wide ranging interview on Pod Force One taped Tuesday afternoon at the White House, President Donald Trump seemingly confirmed the strong language he used on his call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu earlier this week, saying he "wasn't angry," but was "a little bit perturbed" by Israel "constantly fighting with Lebanon." Trump also pushed back on the suggestion that Netanyahu "tricked" him into going to war with Iran. "I heard that the other day for the first time. They said he tricked me. I mean, I'm the one that started it, because again, I don't want …

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save U.S. President Donald Trump continued to threaten Iran on Sunday even as talks began in Switzerland between his vice president and Iranian officials on next steps in the interim agreement signed last week to end the war . The U.S. team is led by Vice President JD Vance and includes Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. The Iranian negotiators are led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Pakistan and Qatar are mediators. On the eve of talks, Tehran said it closed the Strait of Hormuz again over Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Lebanon against the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group. The interim deal is meant to stop fighting on all fronts, including Lebanon. Iran has said talks must first address that issue. The U.S. says shipping traffic on the crucial waterway continues, and Trump has threatened to impose American tolls in the strait if a final deal with Iran isn’t reached in 60 days. Other issues include unfreezing billions of dollars in Iranian assets and addressing the heart of tensions: Iran's nuclear program. Here is the latest…

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save U.S. President Donald Trump continued to threaten Iran on Sunday even as talks began in Switzerland between his vice president and Iranian officials on next steps in the interim agreement signed last week to end the war . The U.S. team is led by Vice President JD Vance and includes Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. The Iranian negotiators are led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Pakistan and Qatar are mediators. On the eve of talks, Tehran said it closed the Strait of Hormuz again over Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Lebanon against the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group. The interim deal is meant to stop fighting on all fronts, including Lebanon. Iran has said talks must first address that issue. The U.S. says shipping traffic on the crucial waterway continues, and Trump has threatened to impose American tolls in the strait if a final deal with Iran isn’t reached in 60 days. Other issues include unfreezing billions of dollars in Iranian assets and addressing the heart of tensions: Iran's nuclear program. Here is the latest…

Trump rejects Israeli plan to kill Iranian supreme leader, US officials say U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks before signing a series of bills related to California’s vehicle emissions standards on June 12. Win McNamee/Getty Images The Middle East Donald Trump See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link Threads Link Copied! Follow President Donald Trump opposed an Israeli plan to kill Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to two sources, amid ongoing waves of tit-for-tat strikes between Israel and Iran as the US president is making publicly and privately clear he prefers to keep the United States out of the fray for now. Over the weekend, one senior US official told CNN, the Israelis had an opportunity to kill Iran’s supreme leader. The US communicated to Israel that Trump opposed that plan, the senior official said, and the plan was not executed. Trump is eager to de-escalate, wary of becoming bogged in another Middle East war and highly attuned to the changing politics of his party. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday morning that there are “so many false reports of conversations that never happened and I’m not going to get into that” …

'Bibi, you better be careful': Trump warned Netanyahu over strikes on ... US President Donald Trump on Monday said that he asked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to stop the strikes on Iran, claiming that he warned one of his staunchest allies that he would otherwise be “on your own very soon”. According to a report by Axios, which cited two Israeli officials,Israelwas preparing for the biggest wave of strikes onIransince April, with dozens of sensitive targets to be attacked on Monday. Trump called Netanyahu and asked him to stop the strikes.Follow LIVE updates here. "I said, 'Bibi, you better be careful, or you will be on your own very soon,'" Trump told the news outlet. The report also quoted an Israeli source who said there were disagreements on the call, but it ended with Netanyahu agreeing to stand down if the Iranians didn't attack. After the call, Netanyahu told his senior military commanders to cancel the strikes, the report added. Iran and Israel said Monday that hostilities between them had halted, after the two countries exchanged strikes that threatened to reignite the West Asia war. Israeli Prime MinisterBenjamin Netanyahuannounced that the "fire on tha…

People gather at the site of an Israeli airstrike that struck an apartment in Dahiyeh, Beirut’s southern suburbs, Lebanon, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Bilal Hussein) By Associated Press PUBLISHED: June 14, 2026 at 10:41 AM PDT | UPDATED: June 14, 2026 at 10:54 AM PDT Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By JULIA FRANKEL, ABBY SEWELL, MUNIR AHMED and SAMY MAGDY JERUSALEM (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday urged no further attacks by anyone after Israel’s military said it launched strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut, potentially complicating efforts to finalize a deal to end the U.S.-Iran war. Smoke rose over the Lebanese capital, and the health ministry said three people were killed and 16 others wounded. Iran threatened a military response. Trump reacted on social media: “We are very close to a Deal that will bring peace to the region, including to Lebanon” and “Let’s not blow it!” The deal in its current form is a deep disappointment to Israel’s government, which has been sidelined in negotiations led by Pakistan and others. The last time Israel struck the Beirut suburbs a week ago, it set off the most serious escalation of fighting between Iran and Israel …

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save U.S. President Donald Trump continued to threaten Iran on Sunday even as talks began in Switzerland between his vice president and Iranian officials on next steps in the interim agreement signed last week to end the war . The U.S. team is led by Vice President JD Vance and includes Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. The Iranian negotiators are led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Pakistan and Qatar are mediators. On the eve of talks, Tehran said it closed the Strait of Hormuz again over Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Lebanon against the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group. The interim deal is meant to stop fighting on all fronts, including Lebanon. Iran has said talks must first address that issue. The U.S. says shipping traffic on the crucial waterway continues, and Trump has threatened to impose American tolls in the strait if a final deal with Iran isn’t reached in 60 days. Other issues include unfreezing billions of dollars in Iranian assets and addressing the heart of tensions: Iran's nuclear program. Here is the latest…

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save U.S. President Donald Trump continued to threaten Iran on Sunday even as talks began in Switzerland between his vice president and Iranian officials on next steps in the interim agreement signed last week to end the war . The U.S. team is led by Vice President JD Vance and includes Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. The Iranian negotiators are led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Pakistan and Qatar are mediators. On the eve of talks, Tehran said it closed the Strait of Hormuz again over Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Lebanon against the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group. The interim deal is meant to stop fighting on all fronts, including Lebanon. Iran has said talks must first address that issue. The U.S. says shipping traffic on the crucial waterway continues, and Trump has threatened to impose American tolls in the strait if a final deal with Iran isn’t reached in 60 days. Other issues include unfreezing billions of dollars in Iranian assets and addressing the heart of tensions: Iran's nuclear program. Here is the latest…

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save U.S. President Donald Trump continued to threaten Iran on Sunday even as talks began in Switzerland between his vice president and Iranian officials on next steps in the interim agreement signed last week to end the war . The U.S. team is led by Vice President JD Vance and includes Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. The Iranian negotiators are led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Pakistan and Qatar are mediators. On the eve of talks, Tehran said it closed the Strait of Hormuz again over Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Lebanon against the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group. The interim deal is meant to stop fighting on all fronts, including Lebanon. Iran has said talks must first address that issue. The U.S. says shipping traffic on the crucial waterway continues, and Trump has threatened to impose American tolls in the strait if a final deal with Iran isn’t reached in 60 days. Other issues include unfreezing billions of dollars in Iranian assets and addressing the heart of tensions: Iran's nuclear program. Here is the latest…

Trump urges Israel not to strike Lebanon with US and Iran 'so close ... • Push for an agreement: US President Donald Trump called on Israel not to strike Lebanon while a long-sought agreement with Iran is “so close.” An Israeli strike on what it said were Hezbollah strongholds in Beirut on Sunday has threatened to jeopardize the signing of a memorandum of understanding that would kick off 60 more days of negotiation on ending the war. • Status of talks: Trump told Axios he expects the signing to take place Sunday despite the strikes. Iran’s top security official has warned that Lebanon is one of Tehran’s “red lines” in the negotiations, and state media reported earlier Sunday that Iran has not made a final decision on the proposed framework. • Diverging narratives: US and Iranian officials have issued conflicting messages on both the timing and details of a potential agreement. Iranian hardliners have in particular pushed back on some of the proposals in the text. Read more All catch up 34 Posts Link Copied! People gather at the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted a building in Beirut's southern suburbs on Sunday. Ibrahim Amro/AFP/Getty Images Iran’s top security official w…

ANI20 Jun 2026, 02:59 GMT+10 Washington DC [US], June 20 (ANI): Moments after Israel and Hezbollah announced a ceasefire between the two sides, US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said that he urged the Israeli side to agree to a ceasefire with the rebel group in Lebanon after the two sides renewed fresh strikes against each other earlier today. In a phone interview with NBC News, Trump said he had been in contact with Israel earlier in the day and encouraged its leadership to support the ceasefire effort. However, he declined to confirm whether he had spoken directly with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. 'It's a positive,' Trump said, referring to the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. 'It's a little icing on the cake,' he added, referring to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the United States and Iran aimed at ending the conflict in West Asia and opening diplomatic channels for the 60-day period for technical talks with the Islamic Republic. Trump also spoke about his relationship with Netanyahu, saying, 'I've always been good with Bibi. You just have to calm down sometimes and use your head.' The remarks came after a renewed cease…

Trump narrates dizzying 24 hours from Iranian retaliation to fragile ... He posted his efforts to broker a deal in real time on his social media site. The past 24 hours in theIsrael-Iran war have been been highlighted by President Donald Trump's whirlwind diplomatic efforts, aimed at being seen as a peacemaker amid the conflict. The world seesawed between fears of escalation as Iran retaliated against the United States to Trump's surprise ceasefire announcement to his angry comments about early violations from both countries. Notably, the president narrated the fast-changing developments in real time on his conservative social media site, showing, in often personal terms, his style of dealmaking diplomacy -- and his mounting frustration with both sides. Here's how the sometimes dizzying sequence of events unfolded. Alarms were raised when when Tehran, in response to the U.S. strikes against Iran's nuclear facilities over the weekend, retaliated on Monday by firing missiles at Al Udeid Air Base, the largest U.S. military base in the region. Reports of the attack came in around 1 p.m. ET on Monday. The U.S. shot down the missiles with assistance from Qatar. No injuries or exte…

ANI20 Jun 2026, 02:59 GMT+10 Washington DC [US], June 20 (ANI): Moments after Israel and Hezbollah announced a ceasefire between the two sides, US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said that he urged the Israeli side to agree to a ceasefire with the rebel group in Lebanon after the two sides renewed fresh strikes against each other earlier today. In a phone interview with NBC News, Trump said he had been in contact with Israel earlier in the day and encouraged its leadership to support the ceasefire effort. However, he declined to confirm whether he had spoken directly with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. 'It's a positive,' Trump said, referring to the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. 'It's a little icing on the cake,' he added, referring to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the United States and Iran aimed at ending the conflict in West Asia and opening diplomatic channels for the 60-day period for technical talks with the Islamic Republic. Trump also spoke about his relationship with Netanyahu, saying, 'I've always been good with Bibi. You just have to calm down sometimes and use your head.' The remarks came after a renewed cease…

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save U.S. President Donald Trump continued to threaten Iran on Sunday even as talks began in Switzerland between his vice president and Iranian officials on next steps in the interim agreement signed last week to end the war . The U.S. team is led by Vice President JD Vance and includes Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. The Iranian negotiators are led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Pakistan and Qatar are mediators. On the eve of talks, Tehran said it closed the Strait of Hormuz again over Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Lebanon against the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group. The interim deal is meant to stop fighting on all fronts, including Lebanon. Iran has said talks must first address that issue. The U.S. says shipping traffic on the crucial waterway continues, and Trump has threatened to impose American tolls in the strait if a final deal with Iran isn’t reached in 60 days. Other issues include unfreezing billions of dollars in Iranian assets and addressing the heart of tensions: Iran's nuclear program. Here is the latest…

People gather at the site of an Israeli airstrike that struck an apartment in Dahiyeh, Beirut’s southern suburbs, Lebanon, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Bilal Hussein) By Associated Press PUBLISHED: June 14, 2026 at 10:41 AM PDT | UPDATED: June 14, 2026 at 10:54 AM PDT Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By JULIA FRANKEL, ABBY SEWELL, MUNIR AHMED and SAMY MAGDY JERUSALEM (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday urged no further attacks by anyone after Israel’s military said it launched strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut, potentially complicating efforts to finalize a deal to end the U.S.-Iran war. Smoke rose over the Lebanese capital, and the health ministry said three people were killed and 16 others wounded. Iran threatened a military response. Trump reacted on social media: “We are very close to a Deal that will bring peace to the region, including to Lebanon” and “Let’s not blow it!” The deal in its current form is a deep disappointment to Israel’s government, which has been sidelined in negotiations led by Pakistan and others. The last time Israel struck the Beirut suburbs a week ago, it set off the most serious escalation of fighting between Iran and Israel …

US President Donald Trump has urged no further attacks by anyone after Israel's military said it launched strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut, potentially complicating efforts to finalise a deal to end the US-Iran war. Smoke rose over the Lebanese capital, and the Civil Defence said it retrieved three bodies and six wounded people from the rubble. Iran threatened a military response. Trump reacted on social media: "We are very close to a Deal that will bring peace to the region". "Let's not blow it!" he said. The deal in its current form is a deep disappointment to Israel's government, which has been sidelined in negotiations led by Pakistan and others. The last time Israel struck the Beirut suburbs a week ago, it set off the most serious escalation of fighting between Iran and Israel since the tenuous ceasefire took hold on April 7. Trump, who had said the deal could be signed on Sunday, has pressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to stop hitting Lebanon hard while a deal is near, but the prime minister has defied him. Netanyahu's office said the strikes were in response to Hezbollah attacks on northern Israel. Israel's military said Hezbollah launched three …

Trump pleads with Netanyahu after horror airstrikes on Iran war's 100th day - The Mirror US Trump pleads with Netanyahu after horror airstrikes on Iran war's 100th day President Donald Trump called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to urge him not to retaliate after Iran launched a missile strike on Northern Israel, as the ceasefire hangs in the balance News Alana Loftus 17:38 ET, 07 Jun 2026 View 3 Images Trump is planning to give Netanyahu a call (Image: Getty) President Donald Trump has issued a warning to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urging him to refrain from retaliating against Iran following the missile attack on the 100th day of Operation Epic Fury. Trump said that he intended to contact his Israeli ally and discourage any response after Iran targeted Northern Israel . The fragile ceasefire agreement between the two nations hangs in the balance, with any Israeli retaliation potentially pushing the situation to a breaking point. The Iranian missile strike came in response to Israel's attack on Beirut, Lebanon. Trump wasted no time in reacting to the news, telling Fox News in a phone interview that Tehran must return to the negotiating table and reach a…

US President Donald Trump has urged no further attacks by anyone after Israel's military said it launched strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut, potentially complicating efforts to finalise a deal to end the US-Iran war. Smoke rose over the Lebanese capital, and the Civil Defence said it retrieved three bodies and six wounded people from the rubble. Iran threatened a military response. Trump reacted on social media: "We are very close to a Deal that will bring peace to the region". "Let's not blow it!" he said. The deal in its current form is a deep disappointment to Israel's government, which has been sidelined in negotiations led by Pakistan and others. The last time Israel struck the Beirut suburbs a week ago, it set off the most serious escalation of fighting between Iran and Israel since the tenuous ceasefire took hold on April 7. Trump, who had said the deal could be signed on Sunday, has pressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to stop hitting Lebanon hard while a deal is near, but the prime minister has defied him. Netanyahu's office said the strikes were in response to Hezbollah attacks on northern Israel. Israel's military said Hezbollah launched three …

Iran's supreme leader says Trump made deal 'out of desperation' as US lifts naval blockade US president Donald Trump has sent his envoy Steve Witkoff to join Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araqchi for peace talks in Switzerland today as ceasefire looks threatened once again with five killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon. The shuttling of Trump’s envoys signals that both sides intend to begin technical negotiations, after being initially cancelled, aimed at securing a permanent truce but the White House did not respond to questions about Witkoff's travel. Donald Trump reportedly told Israel to agree to a ceasefire with Hezbollah in Lebanon, as reports suggest US intelligence is concerned about prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu undermining his deal with Iran . The US president instructed Israel to accept the ceasefire on Friday, he told NBC News in a call with a reporter, adding: "You just gotta calm down ‌sometimes and ‌use your head”. It comes as Washington Post reports suggest US intelligence officials are concerned Netanyahu will try to undermine the US peace deal with Iran in a bid to continue its own conflict in Lebanon. The officials, who spoke anonymously, said Netanyahu’s po…

People gather at the site of an Israeli airstrike that struck an apartment in Dahiyeh, Beirut’s southern suburbs, Lebanon, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Bilal Hussein) By Associated Press PUBLISHED: June 14, 2026 at 10:41 AM PDT | UPDATED: June 14, 2026 at 10:54 AM PDT Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By JULIA FRANKEL, ABBY SEWELL, MUNIR AHMED and SAMY MAGDY JERUSALEM (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday urged no further attacks by anyone after Israel’s military said it launched strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut, potentially complicating efforts to finalize a deal to end the U.S.-Iran war. Smoke rose over the Lebanese capital, and the health ministry said three people were killed and 16 others wounded. Iran threatened a military response. Trump reacted on social media: “We are very close to a Deal that will bring peace to the region, including to Lebanon” and “Let’s not blow it!” The deal in its current form is a deep disappointment to Israel’s government, which has been sidelined in negotiations led by Pakistan and others. The last time Israel struck the Beirut suburbs a week ago, it set off the most serious escalation of fighting between Iran and Israel …

ANI20 Jun 2026, 02:59 GMT+10 Washington DC [US], June 20 (ANI): Moments after Israel and Hezbollah announced a ceasefire between the two sides, US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said that he urged the Israeli side to agree to a ceasefire with the rebel group in Lebanon after the two sides renewed fresh strikes against each other earlier today. In a phone interview with NBC News, Trump said he had been in contact with Israel earlier in the day and encouraged its leadership to support the ceasefire effort. However, he declined to confirm whether he had spoken directly with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. 'It's a positive,' Trump said, referring to the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. 'It's a little icing on the cake,' he added, referring to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the United States and Iran aimed at ending the conflict in West Asia and opening diplomatic channels for the 60-day period for technical talks with the Islamic Republic. Trump also spoke about his relationship with Netanyahu, saying, 'I've always been good with Bibi. You just have to calm down sometimes and use your head.' The remarks came after a renewed cease…

The Hours That Led to the Iran Peace Deal: Israeli Strikes, Trump's ... It almost fell apart. Hours before the United States announced a peace deal on Sunday, an Israeli airstrike on Beirut threatened to blow up months of delicate negotiations and send the nearly four-month conflict spiraling further out of control. What followed was a tense, chaotic stretch of hours that ended with President Trump declaring the deal complete and ordering the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. The trouble started Sunday morning. The Israeli military struck what it described as a Hezbollah command center in the suburbs of Beirut, following drone attacks launched by Hezbollah into Israeli territory. No injuries resulted from the drone strikes. The Israeli airstrike, however, killed three people and wounded 15 others, according to Lebanese state media. Breaking It Down What are Iran's red lines for the peace deal? How does Israel view the US-Iran peace deal? What are the key issues in the US-Iran negotiations? Created with AI. Errors are possible Trump did not hold back his frustration. In a post on social media, he called the strike ill-timed and said it should not have happened, particularly on what …

'I call the shots': Trump says Netanyahu will have 'no choice' but to ... 'I call the shots': Trump says Netanyahu will have 'no choice' but to agree to Iran deal Trump tells the Financial Times that Netanyahu must accept an Iran deal because "I call the shots." Israel National News Jun 8, 2026, 1:32 AM (GMT+3) Iran Israel-US Donald Trump Benjamin Netanyahu Financial Times Roaring Lion 1 minutes Donald Trump White House Photo by Molly Riley US President Donald Trump told the Financial Times in an interview on Sunday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will ultimately have to accept a deal with Iran. The interview was held before Trump and Netanyahu held a telephone call in the wake of Iran’s launching of missiles towards Israel. The President told the British newspaper that Netanyahu will have "no choice" but to accept a US deal with Iran because "I call the shots. I call all the shots. He doesn't call the shots." Trump stated that the Iranian missile strikes on Israel will not impact negotiations and that "the deal is going on." On Sunday evening, Iran launched several barrages consisting of 10 missiles targeting areas in northern Israel, the Sharon region, and Samaria. Air de…

Israel, Iran suspend strikes for now. Trump seeks deal. Recap WORLD Iran-United States Tensions Add Topic Israel, Iran halt fighting as Trump seeks peace deal Christopher Cann Thao Nguyen Bart Jansen Joey Garrison USA TODAY Updated June 8, 2026, 5:56 p.m. ET Israel and Iran said they would halt strikes on each other for now but warned of forceful responses to any future aggression – ending, at least temporarily, an exchange of missile attacks that put a fragile ceasefire and diplomatic efforts in peril. Iran's armed forces issued a statement Monday announcing it would cease attacks but said continued Israeli military operations, including in Lebanon, would be met with "far more severe and crushing measures." Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will respond to any attacks from Iran or its proxies "with might," adding that the war "has not yet ended." The announcements come after President Donald Trump on Monday demanded that both sides stop "shooting." In a subsequent post on social media, Trump said the countries wanted a ceasefire and negotiations toward a peace agreement were proceeding, "subject to ignorance or stupidity getting in its way." The latest escalation mark…

Trump claims Israel 'would have been blown up' without him in new ... Donald Trump issued a new warning to Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday amid mounting concern that Israel’s parallel war with Hezbollah could derail the entire peace process with Iran . “Israel would have been blown up a long time ago, had I not got involved,” the US president told reporters in France ahead of a meeting with G7 leaders on ensuring stability in the Middle East. Trump repeated his claim that “ without the United States, there would be no Israel ” and urged Israel’s prime minister to “be more responsible” on Lebanon. The president’s latest dressing down came as Iran warned that continued Israeli attacks on Lebanon would be considered a breach of the interim agreement to end the war, announced on Sunday. open image in gallery Donald Trump spoke at the G7 summit on Tuesday, ahead of a meeting on ensuring stability in the Middle East ( Getty ) Israeli officials have argued that Israel is not bound by the agreement because they were not involved in the talks, but Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said that in Tehran’s view, the US and Israel are on the same team. “Without the withdrawal of Israeli for…

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save U.S. President Donald Trump continued to threaten Iran on Sunday even as talks began in Switzerland between his vice president and Iranian officials on next steps in the interim agreement signed last week to end the war . The U.S. team is led by Vice President JD Vance and includes Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. The Iranian negotiators are led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Pakistan and Qatar are mediators. On the eve of talks, Tehran said it closed the Strait of Hormuz again over Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Lebanon against the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group. The interim deal is meant to stop fighting on all fronts, including Lebanon. Iran has said talks must first address that issue. The U.S. says shipping traffic on the crucial waterway continues, and Trump has threatened to impose American tolls in the strait if a final deal with Iran isn’t reached in 60 days. Other issues include unfreezing billions of dollars in Iranian assets and addressing the heart of tensions: Iran's nuclear program. Here is the latest…

US President Donald Trump has urged no further attacks by anyone after Israel's military said it launched strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut, potentially complicating efforts to finalise a deal to end the US-Iran war. Smoke rose over the Lebanese capital, and the Civil Defence said it retrieved three bodies and six wounded people from the rubble. Iran threatened a military response. Trump reacted on social media: "We are very close to a Deal that will bring peace to the region". "Let's not blow it!" he said. The deal in its current form is a deep disappointment to Israel's government, which has been sidelined in negotiations led by Pakistan and others. The last time Israel struck the Beirut suburbs a week ago, it set off the most serious escalation of fighting between Iran and Israel since the tenuous ceasefire took hold on April 7. Trump, who had said the deal could be signed on Sunday, has pressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to stop hitting Lebanon hard while a deal is near, but the prime minister has defied him. Netanyahu's office said the strikes were in response to Hezbollah attacks on northern Israel. Israel's military said Hezbollah launched three …

US President Donald Trump has urged no further attacks by anyone after Israel's military said it launched strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut, potentially complicating efforts to finalise a deal to end the US-Iran war. Smoke rose over the Lebanese capital, and the Civil Defence said it retrieved three bodies and six wounded people from the rubble. Iran threatened a military response. Trump reacted on social media: "We are very close to a Deal that will bring peace to the region". "Let's not blow it!" he said. The deal in its current form is a deep disappointment to Israel's government, which has been sidelined in negotiations led by Pakistan and others. The last time Israel struck the Beirut suburbs a week ago, it set off the most serious escalation of fighting between Iran and Israel since the tenuous ceasefire took hold on April 7. Trump, who had said the deal could be signed on Sunday, has pressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to stop hitting Lebanon hard while a deal is near, but the prime minister has defied him. Netanyahu's office said the strikes were in response to Hezbollah attacks on northern Israel. Israel's military said Hezbollah launched three …

US President Donald Trump has urged no further attacks by anyone after Israel's military said it launched strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut, potentially complicating efforts to finalise a deal to end the US-Iran war. Smoke rose over the Lebanese capital, and the Civil Defence said it retrieved three bodies and six wounded people from the rubble. Iran threatened a military response. Trump reacted on social media: "We are very close to a Deal that will bring peace to the region". "Let's not blow it!" he said. The deal in its current form is a deep disappointment to Israel's government, which has been sidelined in negotiations led by Pakistan and others. The last time Israel struck the Beirut suburbs a week ago, it set off the most serious escalation of fighting between Iran and Israel since the tenuous ceasefire took hold on April 7. Trump, who had said the deal could be signed on Sunday, has pressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to stop hitting Lebanon hard while a deal is near, but the prime minister has defied him. Netanyahu's office said the strikes were in response to Hezbollah attacks on northern Israel. Israel's military said Hezbollah launched three …

'I Call All the Shots': Trump Orders Restraint After Iran Attack, Says ... US President Donald Trump has declared that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will have no choice but to accept whatever deal the United States negotiates with Iran. Trump made the statement whilst speaking to the Financial Times shortly after Iran launched a salvo of ballistic missiles at Israel in the most serious breach of the April ceasefire to date. In the telephone interview with the Financial Times, Trump was blunt about where power sits in the US-Israel relationship. "He won't have any choice," Trump said of Netanyahu. "I call the shots. I call all the shots. He doesn't call the shots." Breaking It Down What impact did the Iranian missile strikes have on US-Iran negotiations? How did Netanyahu respond to Trump's call for restraint? What are the implications of the missile strikes for regional stability? Created with AI. Errors are possible The remarks came as Trump was also telling Fox News that he would instruct Netanyahu not to retaliate against Iran, a position that put him directly at odds with statements coming from the Israeli military. Iran Fires Missiles , Israel Says It Intercepted …

ANI20 Jun 2026, 02:59 GMT+10 Washington DC [US], June 20 (ANI): Moments after Israel and Hezbollah announced a ceasefire between the two sides, US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said that he urged the Israeli side to agree to a ceasefire with the rebel group in Lebanon after the two sides renewed fresh strikes against each other earlier today. In a phone interview with NBC News, Trump said he had been in contact with Israel earlier in the day and encouraged its leadership to support the ceasefire effort. However, he declined to confirm whether he had spoken directly with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. 'It's a positive,' Trump said, referring to the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. 'It's a little icing on the cake,' he added, referring to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the United States and Iran aimed at ending the conflict in West Asia and opening diplomatic channels for the 60-day period for technical talks with the Islamic Republic. Trump also spoke about his relationship with Netanyahu, saying, 'I've always been good with Bibi. You just have to calm down sometimes and use your head.' The remarks came after a renewed cease…

NPR National News Trump condemns Israeli strike in Beirut, warning attacks threaten deal on U.S-Iran war NPR | By Emma Bowman , Franco Ordoñez , Michael Levitt Published June 13, 2026 at 11:46 PM EDT Bluesky Threads Email Razieh Poudat / ISNA via AP Residents swim and play in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz while cargo ships and commercial vessels lie anchored in the distance off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Updated June 14, 2026 at 2:15 PM EDT President Trump condemned a deadly strike carried out by Israel in Lebanon Sunday morning, further complicating negotiations for a deal to end the war between the U.S. and Iran. "This morning's attack on Beirut should not have happened, particularly on a special day when we are so close to a Peace Deal with Iran," Trump wrote in a post on the social media platform Truth Social."There should be no more attacks by Israel anywhere in Lebanon, but there should also be no more attacks by any other party, including Hezbollah, against Israel. This could be the beginning of a long and beautiful peace — Let's not blow it!" The strike left 3 dead and 15 wounded in Dahiyeh – a suburb of Beirut and stronghold of …