Tehran, June 17 (V7N) - Amid ongoing hostilities with Israel, Iran has called on U.S. President Donald Trump to take concrete steps to halt the conflict. Tehran emphasized that pressuring Israel to agree to a ceasefire remains the only viable way to end the violence. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserted that his country is now firmly “on the path to victory.”

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi took to social media platform X on Monday to address Trump directly. He wrote, “If President Trump is sincere in diplomacy and genuinely interested in ending this war, the next steps must reflect that commitment.” Araghchi stressed that Israel must cease its aggression, warning that “as long as military attacks against us continue, our retaliatory responses will persist.” He added, “A single phone call from Washington is enough to restrain someone like Netanyahu.”

Heightened Tensions and Diplomatic Pressure

The conflict between Israel and Iran-backed forces has intensified in recent weeks with missile strikes and counterattacks causing widespread concern over regional stability. Tehran’s appeal to Washington highlights Iran’s expectation that the United States, as a key ally of Israel and a major international power, can exert pressure on Israel to agree to a ceasefire.

Prime Minister Netanyahu’s contrasting message of assured victory signals Israel’s determination to continue its military campaign, underscoring the deep divisions and challenges to diplomatic resolution.

International Stakes

The volatile situation has drawn international attention, with world leaders urging restraint and dialogue to prevent the conflict from escalating further. Iran’s call for U.S. involvement in brokering peace points to the critical role of diplomacy amid mounting violence.

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