Trump Urges Israel and Iran to "Stop Immediately," Calls for Restraint in Airstrikes

U.S. President Donald Trump has called for an end to hostilities, stating that "Israel and Iran must stop 'firing' immediately."

President Trump made the remarks in a post on Truth Social on June 8 (local time), expressing his position that the conflict between the two sides must not escalate any further.

This statement comes as the conflict between Iran and Israel has reignited, with both sides exchanging missile fire for the first time since a ceasefire in April of this year.

The international community is concerned that the clashes between Israel and Iran could break the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran and cause peace negotiations to collapse.

In a telephone interview with U.S. media the previous day, President Trump urged Iran, saying, "You've fired your missiles, so stop now and come back to the (negotiating) table to reach a deal."

He also pressured Israel, expressing his hope that they "do not retaliate" and urging them not to respond.

Iran fired 11 ballistic missiles targeting northern Israel the previous day, claiming it was a retaliatory measure for Israel's airstrike on Beirut, the capital of Lebanon.

Lebanon is the stronghold of the pro-Iranian militant group Hezbollah.

Israel immediately launched a counterattack following Iran's airstrike.

As both sides fall into a cycle of retaliation and counter-retaliation, Iranian media reported that explosions were heard in several cities, including Tehran, on this day.
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