Trump Warns Israel Against Escalation, Urges Netanyahu to Avoid War With Iran
Washington/Tel Aviv: Former U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly warned Israel against escalating tensions with Iran into a full-scale war, according to statements attributed to him by Israeli media.
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Speaking to Israeli Channel 12, Trump said he had cautioned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that if the current escalation turns into a wider conflict, Israel could find itself facing Iran without external support.
“I warned Netanyahu that if he turns the escalation into a war, he will be left alone against Iran,” Trump was quoted as saying.
Trump Asked Netanyahu Not to Respond
According to the report, Trump revealed that during a conversation with Netanyahu, he urged the Israeli leader not to retaliate against recent Iranian attacks.
Trump stated that he spoke with Netanyahu the previous night and specifically requested that Israel avoid further military escalation.
“I asked Netanyahu last night not to respond to the Iranian attacks,” Trump reportedly told Channel 12.
The remarks come amid heightened tensions in the Middle East following recent exchanges between Israel and Iran, raising international concerns about the possibility of a broader regional conflict.
Report Claims Trump Ordered Halt to Planned Attack
Israeli Channel 12, citing an unnamed source familiar with the conversation, reported that Trump instructed Netanyahu to halt a planned military operation against Iran during their phone call.
According to the source, Israeli fighter jets had already been prepared when the conversation took place.
The report claims Trump urged restraint and sought to prevent the situation from spiraling into a larger confrontation.
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Neither Israeli authorities nor Iranian officials immediately commented on the reported conversation.
Trump Sees Possibility of Agreement With Iran
Trump also indicated that he believes Iran may be interested in reaching an agreement, suggesting that diplomacy remains possible despite current tensions.
“I believe that Iran is interested in signing an agreement,” Trump said during the interview.
His comments have sparked renewed discussion about potential diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions between the two longtime regional rivals.
Rising Regional Tensions
The latest developments come as the Middle East remains on edge following recent military exchanges and political confrontations involving Israel and Iran.
International leaders and diplomatic organizations have repeatedly called for restraint, warning that a wider conflict could have serious consequences for regional stability, global energy markets, and international security.
Analysts note that any direct military confrontation between Israel and Iran would likely have far-reaching implications across the region.
Global Attention on Middle East Situation
Governments around the world continue to monitor the situation closely, with many urging both sides to avoid actions that could trigger a broader conflict.
Trump’s reported intervention highlights growing international concern over the possibility of further escalation and underscores ongoing efforts to encourage diplomatic solutions rather than military action.
As developments continue to unfold, attention remains focused on whether diplomacy can prevent a wider regional crisis.
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