‘IDF Can’t Keep Blowing Up Buildings In Lebanon’: Trump Says Israel Will ‘Come Out Great’ After War

Last Updated:April 18, 2026, 08:25 IST

Trump expects imminent US-Iran peace deal, urges Israel to halt military strikes, says ceasefire and nuclear limits on Iran will aid Israel's security.

Ahead of the second round of negotiations between the United States and Iran to end the hostilities, President Donald Trump has signalled strong expectations for a breakthrough in the peace talks, but his remarks also placed notable emphasis on restraining Israel’s military actions as part of a broader ceasefire effort.

In an interview with news outlet Axios, Trump expressed confidence that negotiations with Iran could soon result in an agreement, potentially within days. While discussions are said to be progressing toward a draft framework, unresolved issues remain. The US President indicated that he had been directly engaged in recent communications with Iranian officials and believed a meeting was imminent. Follow for live updates

‘Israel Has To Stop’: Trump Demands Israel Halt Military Campaign

However, alongside optimism about diplomacy, the Republican leader made his stance on Israel’s ongoing operations clear. Referring to recent strikes, including a drone attack in southern Lebanon, he said Israel must halt its military campaign. “Israel has to stop. They can’t continue to blow buildings up. I am not gonna allow it," he stated, underlining his expectation that Israeli actions should align with the ceasefire announced earlier.

At the same time, he framed the potential agreement with Iran as beneficial for Israel’s long-term security. “Israel is going to come out great" at the end of the conflict, he said, suggesting that a diplomatic resolution would ultimately serve Israeli interests.

The proposed deal under discussion reportedly includes measures such as limits on Iran’s nuclear programme and financial concessions, though specifics remain under negotiation. Trump also reiterated that key strategic concerns, including maintaining open access through the Strait of Hormuz, would not be compromised before a final agreement.

Despite Trump’s push for de-escalation, divisions persist within Israel’s leadership, where some officials are said to favour continuing military operations in both Iran and Lebanon, the report mentioned.

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