Trump urges restraint as Iran retaliates Israel’s Lebanon strikes

President Donald Trump has called for calm following Iranian strikes in response to Israel’s latest assault against Hezbollah positions in Lebanon.

Trump confirmed he had been briefed on the situation and advised Israel to exercise restraint, noting that parties are very close to a deal to end the war.

“No one was hurt in the missile attack (on Israel),” the leader told N12. “If (Benjamin) Netanyahu responds, this will continue and continue.”

The President emphasized he is not happy about Israel’s new attacks in the region and that they were not coordinated with the United States.

“Israel had its strike and Iran had its strike. We don’t need another one,” Trump told Israeli journalist Barak Ravid, saying further strikes will derail the peace process.

“The Iranian regime made a grave mistake,” an IDF spokesperson declared after defense systems intercepted retaliatory missiles from Iran.

The Israel Defense Forces on Sunday announced it struck Hezbollah’s headquarters in the Dahieh district of Beirut, in reaction to firing at the homeland.

On X, the IDF posted video of a Hezbollah tunnel under the Beaufort Ridge, comprising living quarters, electrical infrastructure, and anti-tank and aerial defense capabilities.

The military said as part of its Israel-Lebanon peace efforts, a request was submitted to the Lebanese Armed Forces to address the site but Hezbollah prevented any action.

Meanwhile, Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters has justified its strikes, demanding Israel stop targeting southern Lebanon and the Dahieh suburb.

Tehran accuses Jerusalem of “repeated ceasefire violations and increasing aggression against the oppressed people of Lebanon,” vowing further attacks if Israel expands its offensive.