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In a call with Fox News on Sunday, Trump had voiced concern over the Israeli strikes on Beirut, stating he was “not happy about it” and emphasizing that the U.S. were not involved.
The continued exchange of fire between Israel and Hezbollah, and now the involvement of Iran, casts a shadow over the progress of Washington-Tehran peace negotiations.
Iran has maintained its position that any cease-fire with the U.S. must include the halt of Israeli strikes in Lebanon.
Esmaeil Baghaei, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, on Monday said that Tehran was speaking with Washington amid an atmosphere of extreme suspicion.
World leaders urge restraint as Israel and Iran trade worst strikes since April
Global leaders have responded to the renewed missile exchanges by urging extreme caution and demanding a return to diplomatic negotiations.
“It is really important that all parties get back to a cease-fire. There are serious negotiations going on, towards a lasting peace,” said British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in a statement shared with TIME.
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