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Trump Calls for Ceasefire as Iran and Israel Exchange Strikes

abcnews.comblueskydailysabaheconomictimes.indiatimes.comnbcnews.compolitico.eu · 3 blocs · 31d ago

Former President Donald Trump urged Israel and Iran to stop hostilities and said negotiations for peace are underway, though he warned they could be hindered by ignorance or stupidity. This came after Iran launched missiles at Israel, its first such attack since April, and Israel responded with strikes on Iranian military targets.

Iran launched missiles at Israel on Sunday night, marking its first direct strike since the April ceasefire. Iran said the attack was retaliation for Israeli strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. Israel responded with strikes on Iranian military targets on Monday morning. Trump said both Israel and Iran must stop 'shooting' and are looking to do an immediate ceasefire. He added that final negotiations on peace are proceeding but could be hindered by ignorance or stupidity. According to Politico.eu, Trump urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to reciprocate Iran’s attacks. Israel responded despite this call. Iran described its missile strike as a warning, according to economictimes.indiatimes.com. The April 8 ceasefire temporarily halted major hostilities between Iran, Israel, and the United States, but diplomatic efforts to convert it into a longer-term settlement have repeatedly stalled, according to economictimes.indiatimes.com. The U.S. blockade of Iranian ports will remain until a deal is reached, according to abcnews.com. Trump announced 'major combat operations' against Iran on Feb. 28 and later said he was extending the ceasefire indefinitely while continuing the U.S. blockade until negotiations are concluded 'one way or the other,' according to abcnews.com. The Israeli Defense Forces is preparing for a range of options from several days to as long as it'll take, according to abcnews.com.

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