Trump asks Netanyahu not to strike Iran; says “very close” to peace deal
U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to refrain from retaliating against recent Iranian missile strikes to protect ongoing peace negotiations. Trump expressed optimism that a deal could be finalized within the coming days.
Why it matters
The intervention highlights high-stakes diplomatic efforts to prevent a broader regional conflict in the Middle East during sensitive peace talks.
U.S. President Donald Trump has asked Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to retaliate to Iran s latest barrage of missile s, saying it would jeopardise the ongoing negotiations for a peace deal to end the three-month long conflict.
The article relies on quotes and reports from multiple sources (Axios, Fox News) to present the administration's perspective on the conflict.
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