Trump Pushes for Peace Amid Middle East Tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump advocated for restraint between Israel and Iran after recent missile exchanges, urging Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu not to escalate. Ongoing U.S.-Iran talks seek peace, while Tehran demands a ceasefire in Lebanon as a prerequisite. Trump aims for a deal, despite recent military activities.

BEIRUT/DUBAI/NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 7 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to exercise restraint after Iranian missile strikes followed Israeli attacks in Beirut. The situation arose amidst delicate U.S.-Iran negotiations aimed at ending the regional conflict.

On Sunday, Iran's Revolutionary Guards targeted Israel's Ramat David air base, intercepting missiles. Trump's call for calm comes as U.S.-Iran peace talks hinge on maintaining a ceasefire in Lebanon, a condition Iran insists upon.

The ongoing conflict sees Israel maintaining pressure in Lebanon against Hezbollah, complicating Trump's goal of a comprehensive peace agreement. Tensions remain high, with both sides demanding guarantees for their interests in the broader Middle East negotiations.