US official: Israel reluctantly agrees not to retaliate against Iran's missile attack for now

According to a senior US official and an Israeli source familiar with the details of the call, Trump asked Netanyahu over the phone on Sunday not to retaliate against Iran's missile attack, giving more time for diplomacy. The US official said Trump told Netanyahu to hold off on action in the call, because the two sides are close to reaching a good deal.

The official noted that Netanyahu raised objections but ultimately reluctantly agreed to temporarily hold off. The official said Sunday's call was calmer than the tense exchange between the two leaders last week, and Trump did not raise his voice at Netanyahu. The US official added that the US side believes Trump bought some time, is convinced of being close to a deal with Iran, and believes Israel will not take any immediate strike action.