Iran–US-Israel War LIVE and Latest Updates: Israel Halts Iran Strikes After Trump’s Request, Keeps Military Options Open
✍️ Written by: Zubair Amin
Iran–US-Israel War LIVE and Latest Updates: Trump Tells Netanyahu To Stop As Israel Strikes Iran, Tehran Issues Fresh Threat
Iran–US-Israel War LIVE and Latest Updates: Israel said it carried out attacks on military targets in western and central Iran after intercepting multiple waves of missiles fired by Tehran. Several loud explosions were reported in the Iranian capital, Tehran. The latest exchange of attacks has further strained an already fragile ceasefire. US President Donald Trump urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to refrain from launching a retaliatory strike against Iran, according to reports citing a senior US official. Trump had earlier told the Financial Times that Israel would be required to accept any agreement reached between Washington and Tehran.
“I call all the shots,” Trump said.
Speaking separately to Fox News, Trump said the Iranian missile attacks were “certainly not going to help” ongoing negotiations aimed at ending the conflict. He also urged Tehran to return to diplomatic talks.
“Get back to the table and make a deal,” Trump said.
No US Approval for Israeli Strike in Lebanon
According to reports, Washington had not given Israel any “green light” for the strike carried out in Beirut on Sunday.
According to the reports, Trump and Netanyahu discussed the situation during a phone call in which the US president sought to prevent further escalation.
Trump asked Netanyahu not to intensify the conflict because the United States was “close to doing something good in terms of a deal” with Iran. However, Netanyahu reportedly resisted the request before ultimately “pseudo agreeing” to it, the official said.
“We think the president bought a little bit of time. He is pretty adamant that we are close to a deal with Iran. I don’t think anything is imminent in terms of an Israeli strike,” the official was quoted as saying.
Iran Warns of Closing Bab al-Mandab Strait
Meanwhile, Iran signalled that it could respond to further Israeli escalation by targeting a key shipping route in the Middle East. According to Iranian state-run media, Ali Velayati, a senior adviser to Iran’s supreme leader, warned that Tehran could block the Bab al-Mandab Strait if Israeli attacks continue to intensify.
The warning came after Israel threatened to deliver a “powerful” response to what it said was a wave of missiles launched from Iran.
Ceasefire Under Strain
The latest round of strikes has placed the already fragile ceasefire under renewed strain as the regional conflict entered its 100th day. Tehran’s missile attacks followed repeated warnings that it would respond to Israeli actions in Lebanon. Israel has continued conducting attacks in Lebanon, while Iran has maintained that preserving the ceasefire there is essential for securing a peace agreement with the United States.
On Sunday, Israel carried out strikes on the southern suburbs of Lebanon’s capital, Beirut, catching residents by surprise as no prior warning was issued.
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- 20:00 (IST) 08 Jun 2026
Iran–US-Israel War LIVE and Latest Updates: Pakistan PM Calls For Restraint Amid Renewed Regional Violence
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed concern over the latest escalation in West Asia, urging all sides to exercise restraint. In a post on X, Sharif warned that the renewed violence highlights the dangers posed by a fragile ceasefire and stressed the need for diplomacy over further military escalation.
- 16:24 (IST) 08 Jun 2026
Iran–US-Israel War LIVE and Latest Updates: Trump Claims Israel And Iran Moving Toward Immediate Ceasefire
US President Donald Trump said both Israel and Iran are looking to reach an immediate ceasefire, adding that final negotiations on a broader peace deal are underway. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the process could still be affected by “ignorance or stupidity,” but expressed optimism that a resolution would come quickly.
He also said the blockade would remain in place “in full force and effect” until a final agreement is reached, signalling that enforcement measures will continue during ongoing talks.
- 14:08 (IST) 08 Jun 2026
Iran–US-Israel War LIVE and Latest Updates: Iran Says Diplomatic Consultations With Pakistan Continue
Iran on Monday said that efforts by Pakistan to mediate an end to the ongoing conflict involving the United States are still underway, even as military tensions with Israel continue to escalate.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei stated that diplomatic engagement remains active across multiple channels, according to AFP.
“Diplomatic consultations are naturally continuing in all circumstances,” Baqaei said, as quoted in the report.
- 13:36 (IST) 08 Jun 2026
Iran–US-Israel War LIVE and Latest Updates: Iran blames US for latest exchange of fire with Israel
Overnight exchange of fire between Iran and Israel will only worsen a “chaotic diplomatic process” with the United States, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Monday, and will further exacerbate Tehran’s suspicion toward Washington.
Esmaeil Baghaei added that the U.S. bears direct responsibility for recent ceasefire breaches and that Israel does not take independent action without consulting Washington.
(Reuters)
- 13:00 (IST) 08 Jun 2026
Iran–US-Israel War LIVE and Latest Updates: Israel hits Iran petrochemical plan
Israel said on Monday it hit a petrochemical plant in Iran’s southwest, along with strikes elsewhere on military targets, after U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to refrain from further attacks.
(Reuters)
