Trump Calls For Immediate Ceasefire As Israel, Iran Exchange Fresh Strikes

US President Donald Trump has urged Israel and Iran to halt hostilities and embrace an immediate ceasefire after both countries launched direct attacks on each other for the first time since a truce was reached in April.

The latest escalation began when Iran fired missiles toward northern Israel, prompting retaliatory airstrikes by Israeli forces on targets in western and central Iran.

The exchange marked a significant breakdown of months of relative calm between the two regional rivals and raised fresh concerns about the possibility of a wider conflict across the Middle East.

Reacting to the developments, Trump called on both sides to end the violence.

In a post on social media, he urged Israel and Iran to stop “shooting,” later expressing optimism that the two countries were “looking to do an immediate ceasefire.”

The Israeli military said “dozens” of fighter jets participated in operations targeting Iranian defence infrastructure in response to the missile attacks launched by Tehran.

Iran, however, signalled that its military operations may continue, describing the missile barrage as “the beginning of a full week of continuous strikes.”

According to Iranian authorities, the attacks were carried out in retaliation for Israeli airstrikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, on Sunday.

Israel said those operations targeted positions linked to Hezbollah after rockets were reportedly launched from Lebanese territory into Israel.

The renewed confrontation has heightened fears of a broader regional crisis involving Iran, Israel and Tehran-aligned armed groups operating across the Middle East.

Reports indicate that Trump had previously urged Israel not to retaliate against Iran, warning that further military action could undermine ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at preserving stability in the region.

With both sides exchanging threats and military strikes, international attention is now focused on efforts to prevent the conflict from escalating into a wider regional war.