Israel and Iran step back from renewed conflict after Trump calls for halt

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Fears of a wider regional war eased on Monday as Israel and Iran stated they had halted attacks on each other following an appeal from Donald Trump. Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged the halt but vowed to respond with force to future attacks, while Iranian officials indicated their response would remain the same without a genuine willingness to build trust.

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Netanyahu acknowledges pause in fighting in TV speech but vows forceful response to future attacksFears of a return to a full-scale regional war in the Middle East eased on Monday as Israel and Iran said they had halted attacks on each other after an appeal from Donald Trump to “immediately stop shooting”. Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s prime minister, acknowledged the halt in fighting with Iran in a televised speech, but vowed to respond “with force” to future attacks.

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