Trump advises Netanyahu against retaliation following Iranian missile strikes

President Donald Trump advised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on June 7 not to retaliate after Iran launched missiles toward Israel, marking the first direct attack since an April ceasefire. This escalation followed rocket fire from Lebanon, prompting Israeli Defense Forces to target Hezbollah positions in Beirut. Trump stated, "Both of them have already done their part. Israel had its strike and Iran had its strike. We don’t need another one." He noted that the Iranian missiles did not cause any casualties and expressed concern that ongoing tensions could jeopardize negotiations with Iran. The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem issued a shelter-in-place directive for government employees due to rising tensions. Iran's Foreign Ministry warned that further attacks would result in a significant military response. Trump emphasized that Netanyahu would have to accept any deal negotiated by the U.S. regarding Iran, and a senior U.S. official confirmed that the administration did not authorize the strikes in Beirut. Trump remarked that the recent escalation could hinder negotiations that were close to concluding.