I Call The Shots, Israel Has No Choice But To Accept Deal: Trump

US President Donald Trump said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will have "no choice" but to accept any "deal the United States negotiates with Iran," even after Iran launched ballistic missiles at Israel, as Trump insisted the attack would not derail his push to complete US-Iran talks.

Speaking by telephone to the Financial Times, Trump stressed Netanyahu’s lack of sway over Washington’s approach. "He won't have any choice. I call the shots. I call all the shots. He [Netanyahu] doesn't call the shots." Trump also said, "It's not going to have any impact on the deal," when asked about Iran’s missile strikes.

Donald Trump Iran Israel deal and Netanyahu’s response

Trump’s comments followed a conversation earlier in the day with Netanyahu, according to a US official cited by Axios. During that call, Trump urged Netanyahu not to retaliate against Iran’s missile barrage, the Times of Israel reported, signalling Washington’s focus on preserving the April ceasefire framework while continuing negotiations with Tehran.

The missile attack from Iran on Monday was the first such launch against Israel since the ceasefire that began on April 8. Israel viewed this strike as the most serious breach of that arrangement so far, adding pressure on both the Israeli government and the United States as they weigh military and diplomatic options.

Donald Trump Iran Israel deal amid missile attacks

Iran’s latest strike triggered widespread alarms. "Sirens were sounded in several areas across the country following the identification of missiles launched from Iran toward Israel. The IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward Israel. Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat," the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) stated, describing the immediate response to the launches.

The Israeli Air Force later confirmed that the missiles originated from Iranian territory and said that defence systems were actively engaging incoming threats. According to the report by the euro news, there were no casualties or physical damage reported from the attack, although authorities maintained heightened alert as interceptions continued.

The military detailed its guidance to residents as alerts went out. "The IDF has identified that a short time ago, missiles were launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel. Defence systems are operating to intercept the threat. In the last few minutes, the Home Front Command has distributed a preliminary directive directly to mobile phones in the relevant areas. The public is requested to exercise responsibility and act in accordance with the directives - they save lives. Upon receiving the alert, one must enter protected spaces and remain in them until a new announcement. Exit from the protected space will be permitted only after receiving an explicit directive; continue to act in accordance with the Home Front Command's directives," IAF wrote on X.

The exchange came a day after Israel struck what it described as terrorist headquarters in Beirut’s Dahieh district, following Hezbollah fire toward Israeli territory on Sunday. Against this backdrop of regional tension, Trump continued to press ahead with the Donald Trump Iran Israel deal, insisting that recent hostilities would not alter US aims.

With inputs from agencies