U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the recent Israel-Iran conflict will not impact the ongoing ceasefire or peace agreement between the United States and Iran. His remarks came after Iran launched retaliatory attacks on Israel following Israeli strikes, escalating tensions in the region. Trump told the Financial Times that he alone makes the decisions and that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu does not influence them.

According to reports, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard targeted the Ramat David airbase near Nazareth, while the Israeli military claimed to have intercepted the missiles fired from Iran. Despite the missile exchange, Netanyahu had not made any public comment five hours after the Iranian attack. The renewed hostilities have also driven oil prices up by more than two percent in early Monday trading.

The situation underscores the fragility of regional stability, though Trump’s assertion suggests Washington intends to maintain its diplomatic course with Tehran despite the latest escalation.