Amid Rising Tensions from Mutual Attacks, Trump Calls for Immediate Ceasefire Between Israel and Iran

(CNA, Washington, 8th, Comprehensive Foreign Report) U.S. President Donald Trump has called on Israel and Iran to stop attacking each other, as recent military actions between the two nations have tested the diplomatic solutions he has been trying to promote. CNN reported that Trump posted on his social media platform, Truth Social, this morning, stating: "Israel and Iran must immediately stop the 'exchange of fire'." In a subsequent post, Trump noted that after the mutual attacks threatened an already fragile ceasefire agreement, both countries "are interested in an immediate ceasefire." "Final negotiations on 'peace' are underway, but ignorant or foolish actions could obstruct them. Before a 'final agreement' is reached, lockdown measures will remain in full effect. Things should move quickly." In recent weeks, Trump has repeatedly hinted that a preliminary agreement to end the war is imminent, but it has not yet materialized. According to a U.S. official, during a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu yesterday, Trump asked him to temporarily refrain from launching retaliatory attacks against Iran. (Compiler: Hung Pei-ying) 1150608