Trump told Netanyahu not to retaliate against Iran after strikes: Report

Published June 7, 2026 6:04pm ET | Updated June 8, 2026 9:48am ET



President Donald Trump told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Sunday “not to respond” after Iran fired missiles toward Israel in the first direct attack on the Jewish state since an April ceasefire.

Tensions in the Middle East escalated Sunday after rocket fire was launched toward northern Israel from Lebanon, prompting the Israeli military to strike “terrorist headquarters in the Dahieh district of Beirut, in response to Hezbollah’s firing at Israeli territory,” according to Netanyahu.

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