Trump Says Israel Will Not Return to War With Iran

TEL AVIV, Israel — U.S. President Donald Trump said Israel will not resume hostilities with Iran, adding that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is unlikely to enter another conflict with Tehran. "Things are going well and Iran is doing what it needs to do," Trump said in remarks reported by international media. Israel and Iran have carried out mutual military strikes since Sunday night, when Tehran announced operations targeting northern Israel. Iranian officials said the strikes were in response to Israeli airstrikes on southern Beirut suburbs. Israel stated its targets in Beirut were Hezbollah command and planning facilities. Trump's comments were interpreted as reflecting the U.S. administration's desire to prevent the conflict from escalating further. The White House has not issued an official statement confirming or elaborating on the president's remarks. Iran's nuclear program and its regional military activities have remained among the most closely watched international security issues in recent months. No further details about the current military situation or diplomatic efforts were immediately available.