Israel and Iran flare-up tests Trump's grip and could strengthen Tehran's negotiating hand
The web of fractious alliances and dysfunctional ceasefires shows how destabilised the region remains.
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Notable Quotes
"If I tell him to do something, he does it."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"We're in the final throes of what will be a very, very good deal."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Israel and Iran must immediately stop ‘shooting.’"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Both sides, Israel and Iran, are looking to do an immediate CEASEFIRE!"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"if Iran makes the mistake and returns to attacking us, we will respond with force."
— Benjamin Netanyahu , Politician
"I call the shots. I call all the shots."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"It means two things... it would mean that possibly we would go in and take care of the rest of the place that we didn’t take care of militarily."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I call the shots. I call all the shots. [Netanyahu] doesn’t call the shots."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I am going to call Bibi right now and tell him not to retaliate."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"What I would suggest to Iran: You’ve shot your missiles. That’s enough—get back to the table and make a deal."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I don’t want it to blow up because of what is happening now."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Right now, the fire has been halted."
— Benjamin Netanyahu , Politician
"We seize concessions not through dialogue, but with missiles; in negotiations, we merely make them understand."
— Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf , Politician
"Each barrage becomes one message: quiet has a price."
— Donald Trump , Politician
Key People
Benjamin Netanyahu is the prime minister of Israel.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
CEO of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf is the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament.
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The web of fractious alliances and dysfunctional ceasefires shows how destabilised the region remains.
President Trump urged Israel and Iran to cease hostilities after renewed missile and airstrikes threatened a fragile ceasefire, with both nations exchanging attacks in recent days.
President Trump plans to urge Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to refrain from retaliating against Iran's missile attack, emphasizing the need for continued negotiations.
Following President Trump's intervention, Israel and Iran suspended military attacks on each other, averting a potential escalation into full-scale conflict.
President Trump's dominance over the GOP limits Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's options, as the U.S. leader asserts control over the direction of Middle East negotiations.
President Trump stated that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu will have no choice but to accept a deal with Iran, emphasizing his authority in the negotiations.
A major escalation occurs as Israel and Iran exchange fire for the first time since an April ceasefire, with Iran launching missiles at Israel and Israel responding with airstrikes on Iranian sites.
An analysis of escalating tensions between the U.S., Iran, and Israel, discussing President Trump's approach to the conflict and the challenges in balancing short-term calm with long-term stability.
Iran's missile attacks on Israel are viewed as a strategy to leverage regional tensions to strengthen its negotiating position with the U.S. in ongoing talks.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu proceeds with military strikes against Iran, disregarding President Trump's calls for de-escalation, leading to heightened tensions and global market volatility.
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