US President Donald Trump said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will have no choice but to accept any deal the US negotiates with Iran, citing his authority in the matter.
Hours after Trump's statement, Israel launched airstrikes on Iran, targeting military sites in western and central parts of the country.
Trump's comments came after Iran launched a salvo of ballistic missiles at Israel in response to an Israeli strike in Lebanon, which marked a serious breach of a ceasefire agreement.
Trump reportedly urged Netanyahu not to retaliate against the missile attack and to allow more time for diplomacy during a call.
The Israeli military intercepted all Iranian missiles, while Iran's military central command accused Israel of crossing red lines and demanded a halt to its campaign in Lebanon.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned of a broader response if aggressions are repeated, and Israel launched airstrikes on central and western Iran in response to the missile fire from Tehran.
