Trump tells Axios he will ask Netanyahu not to strike back at Iran

President Trump will call Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and press him not to retaliate for Iran's https://www.axios.com/2026/06/07/iran-israel-missiles-us-tehran-negotiations-ceasefire-risk" target="_blank">missile attack, Trump tells Axios.

Why it matters: The ceasefire in the Middle East is teetering after Israel struck Beirut and Iran fired multiple waves of missiles in response.

Driving the news: Iran fired missiles at Israel on Sunday in retaliation for the Israeli strike on Beirut's southern suburbs, its first direct attack since a ceasefire was struck.

• Israel says it has intercepted the missiles.

Editor's note: This is a breaking news story and will be updated.