US Official: Israel Reluctantly Agrees to Temporarily Refrain from Retaliating Against Iranian Missile Attack

According to a senior US official and an Israeli source familiar with the details of the call, Trump urged Netanyahu on Sunday not to retaliate against Iran's missile attack, requesting more time for diplomacy. The US official stated that Trump told Netanyahu to hold off on action during the call, as both sides were close to reaching a good agreement.

The official said that Netanyahu raised objections but ultimately reluctantly agreed to stand down for the time being. The official noted that Sunday's call was more measured than the tense exchange between the two leaders the previous week, and Trump did not raise his voice at Netanyahu. The US official added that Washington believes Trump has bought some time, and Trump is convinced that a deal with Iran is near, believing Israel will not take any immediate strike action.