Trump Responds to Iranian Missile Strikes on Israel: “Not Happy” About Beirut Strike, Plans Immediate Call with Netanyahu
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Washington/Jerusalem — June 7, 2026
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump sharply criticized Israel’s recent airstrike on Beirut and announced he would immediately call Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to urge restraint after Iran launched multiple waves of ballistic missiles at northern Israel on Sunday evening — the first direct Iranian attack on Israeli soil since the fragile April 8 ceasefire.
In separate interviews with Fox News and Axios reporter Barak Ravid, Trump expressed frustration over the escalating tit-for-tat violence while pushing hard to salvage ongoing U.S.-Iran negotiations that he described as “days away” from a deal. “It’s certainly not going to help negotiations,” Trump told Fox News. “We’re very close. I would say an agreement would be signed on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday of this coming week. And now this takes place.”
Addressing Iran directly, the president said: “You’ve shot your missiles, that’s enough. Get back to the table and make a deal.” He added that he plans to tell Netanyahu: “I am going to call Bibi right now and tell him not to retaliate… Each of them had their fun. Israel had its strike and Iran had its strike. We don’t need another one.”
Trump explicitly stated he was “not happy” about Israel’s earlier strike on a Hezbollah command center in Beirut’s southern Dahiyeh suburb, which prompted Iran’s missile barrage. He confirmed there was no U.S. coordination with Israel on that operation.
Sequence of Events Leading to Trump’s Response
Israeli Strike on Beirut: Earlier Sunday, the Israeli Air Force hit a Hezbollah headquarters in Dahiyeh in response to rockets fired at northern Israel. Lebanese officials reported at least two killed and more than 20 wounded.
Iranian Retaliation: Iran responded with “Operation True Promise 5,” launching ballistic missiles toward northern Israel around 7–10 p.m. local time. Israeli air defenses (Iron Dome, Arrow, David’s Sling) intercepted the threats; no casualties or damage were reported in Israel.
Trump’s Intervention: The president was briefed on the exchanges and moved quickly to de-escalate, emphasizing that the violence jeopardizes a broader agreement to end the U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran that began February 28, 2026.
Broader Context and Diplomatic Stakes
The April 8 ceasefire — heavily brokered by the Trump administration — had already been strained by continued low-level clashes involving Hezbollah in Lebanon. Trump has repeatedly pressured both Israel and Iran to reach a permanent deal, warning that further strikes could derail progress on sanctions relief, nuclear issues, and regional stability.
Israeli officials, including far-right ministers, have called for a strong response, while Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps has warned of further “painful” actions if provoked. U.S. officials say high-level intelligence sharing with Israel continues despite the public friction.
Latest Updates as of Sunday Evening, June 7, 2026 (approx. 9:30 p.m. UTC / 11:30 p.m. Israel)
No additional Iranian launches or Israeli retaliatory strikes have been reported.
Trump’s call with Netanyahu is believed to be underway or imminent, according to Israeli and U.S. sources.
Air raid sirens have quieted in northern Israel; the IDF continues monitoring.
White House officials are monitoring closely but have not announced new U.S. military movements.
Markets reacted with oil prices ticking upward on fears of renewed disruption in the region.
Analysts say Trump’s blunt public comments reflect his preference for personal diplomacy to keep the fragile truce intact while advancing what he calls a “good deal” with Tehran.
17GEN4 News will continue to monitor developments, including the outcome of the Trump-Netanyahu call and any further statements from Tehran or Jerusalem.
Trump “Not Happy” About Israel’s Beirut Strike, Calls Netanyahu to Urge No Retaliation After Iran Missiles Hit Israel | 17GEN4 News
Breaking: President Trump says he’s “not happy” about Israel’s Beirut strike on Hezbollah and will call Netanyahu “right now” to stop retaliation after Iran launched ballistic missiles at northern Israel. “Each had their fun… get back to the table,” Trump tells Iran amid fragile ceasefire talks. Live updates from 17GEN4 News – June 7, 2026.
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