Trump says he will press Israel to hold back after Iran retaliates for Beirut attack
AI Summary
Israel and Iran conducted military strikes after an April ceasefire ended, with Iran firing missiles at Israel and Israel responding with air strikes on Iranian military targets in central and western Iran. Despite the escalation, US President Trump insisted the attacks would not impact ongoing peace negotiations, asserting he controls the situation and that a comprehensive agreement to end the wider Middle East conflict remains achievable.
Progressive: Progressive-leaning outlets highlighted that Israel struck Iran despite Trump's calls for restraint, emphasizing the escalation represents a deteriorating crisis situation rather than accepting Trump's assertion that peace negotiations remain viable.
US President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, February 24, 2026. — Reuters/File
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