Trump says Israel and Iran seek immediate ceasefire - warns Netanyahu against full war

Trump said final peace talks were underway and the blockade would remain fully effective until an agreement, while Channel 12 reported he urged Israel not to retaliate after Iran's missile attack and still saw a possible U.S.-Iran deal.

Summary

According to Jin10, Trump said Israel and Iran are seeking an immediate ceasefire and that final peace talks are underway, warning that ignorance or foolish behavior could slow progress and that the blockade will remain fully effective until a final agreement. Separately, Israel's Channel 12 reported that Trump said he warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against letting the confrontation with Iran turn into a full war, urged Israel not to retaliate after Iran's recent missile attack, said Israel informed Washington only at a very late stage before striking Iran, said five regional mediators asked him to pressure Netanyahu, and maintained that a U.S.-Iran deal remains possible.

Terms & Concepts
  • ceasefire: A negotiated halt to military fighting.
  • blockade: Restrictions that cut off movement or access.
  • regional mediators: Governments or intermediaries from the surrounding region that try to help rival parties de-escalate or negotiate.