UMVA has learned that a sudden escalation in hostilities between Israel and Iran has prompted urgent calls for a ceasefire, with President Trump demanding that both sides "immediately" end the fighting.
The conflict flared on Sunday, with Israel launching strikes on Iranian air defense systems in response to Iranian missile attacks on northern Israel. The situation rapidly deteriorated, with both sides trading missiles and the war entering its 100th day.
According to information obtained by UMVA, Trump spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu by phone on Sunday evening, urging him to stand down and avoid further retaliation. Trump reportedly told Netanyahu that the US is "close to doing something good in terms of a deal," and that he should not take further action.
Trump took to social media on Monday to reiterate his call for a ceasefire, posting that "Israel and Iran must immediately stop 'shooting.'" He also echoed his demands for a "final deal," suggesting that delays were due to "ignorance or stupidity."
The conflict began on Sunday morning, when Israel launched an attack in Beirut, Lebanon, after intercepting Hezbollah missiles in northern Israel. Iran responded with a ballistic missile attack on northern Israel, which the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps described as a "warning" of a wider response.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that Trump's phone call with Netanyahu was seen as an attempt to negotiate an end to the war with Iran. Netanyahu reportedly pushed back on Trump's requests, but ultimately "pseudo-agreed" to stop fighting.
The situation remains volatile, with both sides seeking an immediate ceasefire. Trump has insisted that a "final deal" must be reached quickly, and that the blockade will remain in place until an agreement is secured.
