‘You may soon be left alone against Iran’: Trump’s warning to Netanyahu | Today’s news
US President Donald Trump has reportedly warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against further military escalation, warning that Israel could find itself isolated in its confrontation with Iran.
“I told Bibi, ‘You better be very careful what you do, because you could soon be on your own against Iran,'” Trump said, according to Israel’s Channel 12.
The warning came at a delicate moment as Washington worked to preserve a fragile truce following a new round of missile exchanges between Israel and Iran.
A cease-fire was declared after fighting resumed
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Trump warned Netanyahu to be cautious about military action, saying Israel may soon find itself alone in its confrontation with Iran.
Netanyahu credited Trump for his involvement in urging both sides to end hostilities and for his role in efforts to preserve the fragile truce.
The conflict escalated when Iran fired missiles at Israel in retaliation for Israeli attacks on Beirut, leading to a direct firefight between the two nations.
Yes, Netanyahu has confirmed that Israeli military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon will continue, even amid a ceasefire with Iran.
The conflict has contributed to a rise in global oil prices amid fears of disruptions to regional energy supplies due to renewed hostilities.
Both Israel and Iran announced on Monday (8 June) that they had halted military strikes after a brief but intense exchange of blows that threatened to reignite the wider regional conflict.
Netanyahu confirmed that Israel had reached a truce with Iran following Trump’s public call for both sides to end hostilities.
“Right now the fire has been stopped,” Netanyahu said.
However, the Israeli leader stressed that Israel remains ready to respond to any future attacks.
“Israel has the full right to self-defense and we will exercise it to the full extent,” Netanyahu said, adding that his discussions with Trump had been conducted with “appreciation and respect.”
Iran’s military also announced a halt to offensive operations, but warned that any renewed attack by Israel would provoke a strong response.
“Further aggression and hostile acts… will be met with much stricter and more crushing measures than before,” Iran’s military said in a statement.
The conflict lasts 100 days
Monday marked the 100th day of the conflict, which began when the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes against Iran on February 28.
The war had significant global consequences, disrupting energy markets, raising fuel prices and contributing to higher costs for consumers around the world.
Efforts to turn the April ceasefire into a lasting peace deal have repeatedly stalled, leaving the region vulnerable to renewed violence.
Lebanon remains a key flashpoint
Although Israel and Iran have suspended direct hostilities, tensions remain high in Lebanon, where Israel continues operations against the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group.
Netanyahu confirmed that Israeli military activities in Lebanon will continue despite the ceasefire with Tehran.
The Iranian military specifically warned that Israeli operations in southern Lebanon could provoke renewed Iranian retaliation.
The latest fighting erupted after Israel carried out strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs, prompting Iranian missile attacks and subsequent Israeli retaliation.
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Tehran blames Washington
Iran has accused the United States of playing a direct role in Israel’s military actions.
“No one believes that the Israeli regime would take any action without coordination with the United States,” Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei told reporters in Tehran.
The accusations reflect growing Iranian claims that Washington remains deeply involved in Israeli military decision-making despite its public push for de-escalation.
The Strait of Hormuz remains under Iranian control
Despite the ceasefire, Iran continues to maintain tight control over the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy shipping routes.
The disruption to the waterway has been a major factor behind soaring global oil and gas prices since the conflict began.
Regional leaders push for diplomacy
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called on all parties to avoid further escalation.
“The recent escalation of violence in the Middle East is a stark reminder of the dangers of a tenuous ceasefire,” Sharif wrote on X.
He urged leaders to “exercise restraint and give peace a little more chance.”
Regional officials said Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan and Qatar had urged the Trump administration to pressure Israel to halt strikes against Iran and Beirut to preserve the ceasefire.
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