U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will ultimately have no choice but to accept a settlement deal. In a phone interview with the Financial Times, Trump said he controls all key decisions and that Netanyahu does not make them. He also confirmed that despite Iran’s recent missile attack, Washington remains committed to pursuing a diplomatic agreement with Tehran.

According to the report, the missile strike was carried out in support of Lebanon’s Hezbollah after Israeli forces attacked one of its bases in Beirut. Trump spoke with Netanyahu by phone following the incident and reiterated that the attack would not affect ongoing negotiations. He said the United States and Iran had been close to reaching an understanding before the strike, though no final deal had yet been achieved.

Trump warned that if talks fail, the United States could resort to military action or continue its naval blockade against Iran, which he described as more effective than direct attacks. His remarks have renewed debate over U.S. policy in the Middle East.