President Donald Trump said he would ask Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to retaliate against Iran following recent military strikes between the two countries.

The exchange of strikes between Iran and Israel marked the first such direct confrontation since an April ceasefire, according to reports. The incidents have contributed to rising tensions in the Middle East region.

Trump indicated he would request that Israel refrain from responding to Iran's attack, stating his intention to engage directly with Netanyahu on the matter. The president suggested that Israel would need to accept any agreement the United States negotiates with Iran.

"He won't have any choice... I call all the shots," Trump said, referring to Netanyahu's position regarding potential U.S.-Iran negotiations.

The comments come as the new administration appears to be positioning itself as the primary mediator in Middle East conflicts involving Iran and Israel. The timing of the strikes and Trump's response highlight the complex diplomatic challenges facing the region as various parties seek to manage escalating tensions.