US President Donald Trump says Israel and Iran have agreed to pause further escalation after recent exchanges of fire. He defends Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and says both sides have “called it quits” through his mediation, while diplomatic efforts with Iran continue.

Trump says Iran has fired enough missiles and should return to negotiations, adding Tehran was close to a deal before the attack

Trump described the strikes as 'unhelpful' and is calling for calm between the two nations, even saying he's going to call Benjamin Netanyahu and tell him not to strike back.