President Donald Trump urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to retaliate after Iran launched a missile barrage at Israel on June 8, 2026 [1, 2].
The request comes as the U.S. administration attempts to finalize a diplomatic agreement with Tehran. A military escalation could collapse these negotiations and trigger a broader regional conflict.
Israel reported that the missile barrage occurred on June 8, 2026 [1]. This event marks the first Iranian missile attack on Israel since a ceasefire was established in early April 2026 [1].
Trump said the U.S. is nearing a diplomatic breakthrough. "We are very close to a peace deal with Iran. I would ask Mr. Netanyahu not to retaliate," Trump said [3].
The president said any immediate military response could jeopardize the current progress. "I think we are very close to a final deal. It would be unwise to spark a new round of fighting," Trump said [4].
In communications with Netanyahu, the U.S. president said the ongoing talks are fragile. "Retaliation now could jeopardise the negotiations that are so close to completion," Trump said [5].
The situation remains tense as Israel evaluates its security response following the breach of the April ceasefire [1]. While the U.S. is pushing for restraint to secure the peace deal, the Iranian strike represents a significant escalation in hostilities between the two nations.
“"We are very close to a peace deal with Iran. I would ask Mr. Netanyahu not to retaliate."”
The U.S. is prioritizing a diplomatic resolution with Iran over Israel's immediate security desire for retaliation. By urging restraint, the Trump administration is signaling that the completion of a peace deal is the primary strategic objective for regional stability, even at the cost of allowing a missile strike to go unanswered in the short term.
