Trump tells Iran and Israel to stop ‘shooting’ as ceasefire breaks down
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Key Points:
- U.S. President Donald Trump called for an immediate halt to military attacks between Iran and Israel, urging both sides to cease fire and pursue peace negotiations.
- The conflict escalated after Iran launched missiles at Israel on Sunday night, retaliating for Israeli strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, with Israel responding despite Trump's calls for restraint.
- Iran announced a suspension of military operations against Israel, while Israel conducted strikes on Iranian missile storage and manufacturing facilities; both sides continued to exchange missile fire.
- Trump reportedly spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of his latest social media post, though details of the conversation were not disclosed.
- EU officials, including foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, expressed support for a diplomatic solution and emphasized the need for a ceasefire, offering assistance in post-ceasefire efforts.