On June 8, local time, Reuters and Axios reported that President Trump urged both nations to "immediately stop firing." He stated that a deal with Iran was close and called for both sides to halt their attacks.
The conflict escalated following Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon, where Israel targeted Hezbollah positions near the capital, Beirut. Iran viewed this as an attack on the Lebanese front and a violation of the ceasefire, responding by launching missiles at Israel.
Israel also struck targets within Iran, claiming to have attacked Iranian air defense systems and military facilities. According to Reuters, Israel targeted the Mahshahr petrochemical complex in southwestern Iran, asserting that the facility was linked to ballistic missile production.
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard announced it retaliated against similar facilities in Haifa, Israel. Subsequently, Iran declared an end to its military operations against Israel but warned that it would respond more forcefully if Israel attacked southern Lebanon or Iranian territory again.
Axios reported that President Trump warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that if Israel resumed war with Iran, it might have to fight alone. Following this, Israel also decided to halt its attacks on Iran.
In a video message, Netanyahu stated that the conflict was under control for now. He noted, "In the past 24 hours, Iran and Hezbollah attempted to impose a new equation on us, which is intolerable and unacceptable." He added, "Iran and Hezbollah are weaker than ever, and we are stronger than ever, but the struggle with them is not over."
While Israel has ceased its attacks on Iran, it maintains that operations targeting Hezbollah in Lebanon are separate. Israel stated, "If the northern region is attacked, we will strike Hezbollah positions in southern Beirut again."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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