President Donald Trump urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to retaliate after Iran launched a missile barrage at Israel on Sunday [1].
The intervention comes as the U.S. attempts to finalize a nuclear agreement with Tehran. Any military escalation by Israel could derail these negotiations and trigger a broader regional conflict.
Israel reported that Iran fired missiles on June 7, marking the first such attack since a fragile ceasefire took effect in early April 2026 [3]. While the Israeli government assessed the source of the barrage, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said that Israel had attacked targets in Iran using air-launched ballistic missiles [4].
Trump spoke on Monday regarding the necessity of restraint. He said that the U.S. is close to a deal with Iran [5]. To ensure the agreement proceeds, Trump said that Netanyahu has no choice but to accept the deal [2].
The president emphasized his role in managing the diplomatic process. "I call the shots," Trump said [1].
Trump warned that a retaliatory strike by Israel would jeopardize the pending U.S.-Iran nuclear deal [1]. He said the Israeli leadership should prioritize the diplomatic path over military response to prevent a wider war [2].
“"I call the shots"”
This exchange signals a significant shift in U.S. pressure on Israel, prioritizing a nuclear agreement with Iran over Israel's traditional policy of active deterrence. By explicitly telling Netanyahu he has 'no choice,' the Trump administration is leveraging its influence to prevent a cycle of retaliation that could collapse the diplomatic framework intended to limit Iran's nuclear capabilities.
