Trump to Ask Netanyahu Not to Strike Back at Iran After Missile Attack

US President Donald Trump announced his intention to advise Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against launching a retaliatory strike on Iran. The statement comes after Iran fired a salvo of missiles at Israeli positions in retaliation for an attack on the outskirts of Beirut, as reported by Reuters.

Trump's call for restraint adds a diplomatic dimension to the escalating cycle of strikes between Iran and Israel. The original Israeli attack near Beirut and Iran's subsequent missile response have heightened regional tensions.

The development is closely watched by currency markets, as geopolitical instability in the Middle East often influences safe-haven flows and oil prices.