US President Donald Trump said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would have no choice but to accept any agreement reached with Iran. Trump insisted that Washington would continue pursuing diplomacy despite renewed regional tensions. The remarks highlight ongoing efforts to secure a US-Iran deal while preventing wider conflict in the Middle East.
In an interview with the Financial Times, Trump emphasized that American foreign policy decisions remain under his authority. He dismissed suggestions that Israel could dictate the direction of negotiations with Tehran. According to Trump, any future agreement would be determined by US interests and diplomatic objectives rather than external pressure.
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The comments followed Iran’s missile attack on Israeli targets, marking a major challenge to the ceasefire established in April. Despite the escalation, Trump said the incident would not derail ongoing negotiations. He maintained that the success or failure of a deal would depend on its merits rather than recent military developments.
Meanwhile, reports indicated Trump spoke with Netanyahu and urged restraint following the Iranian missile barrage. The diplomatic effort came after continued Israeli military operations in Lebanon, including strikes in Beirut. Tehran has repeatedly linked progress in talks with Washington to a lasting ceasefire and an end to Israeli actions in Lebanon.
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Trump also warned that military and economic options remain available if diplomacy fails. He suggested stronger measures could be considered should negotiations collapse. As discussions continue, regional tensions and competing demands from all sides remain major obstacles to achieving a comprehensive agreement.