Iran and Israel Say Attacks Have Paused After Trump Urges Both Sides to Stop “Shooting”

Iran and Israel said their attacks were halted on Monday after President Donald Trump urged both governments to stop “shooting” and pursue an immediate ceasefire, as a new round of missile barrages and strikes disrupted a fragile effort to contain the fighting, according to statements reported by CBS News.

Iran’s military said operations were ended “accordingly” after a wave of retaliation tied to attacks in Lebanon, and warned that any continued cross-border action, including in southern Lebanon, could prompt “much more severe and crushing measures.” The announcement came shortly after the latest exchange of fire and was framed by both sides as contingent on whether attacks resumed.

Israel also said it would stop its attacks on Iran “at the moment.” In remarks carried by international outlets, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would respond with force if Iran returned to attacking, while indicating a pause intended to reduce the immediate escalation.

Trump’s intervention was described by CBS News as part of a rapid U.S. call for both sides to move to an immediate ceasefire after a major escalation in a 101-day war that has involved sustained strikes and cross-border coordination among multiple actors in the region.

Reporting by other outlets described the episode as the first direct clash between Iran and Israel since an earlier April ceasefire took hold, and said the renewed fighting raised the risk of wider spillover, including increased pressure on regional security and commercial routes.

The renewed exchange also came amid broader humanitarian and displacement strains already linked to the conflict, with reporting that millions have been affected across the region during the wider war’s duration, and with repeated strikes drawing scrutiny from governments concerned about civilian harm and infrastructure damage.

The immediate next steps remain tied to whether both governments adhere to the pause publicly announced on Monday, and whether officials in Washington and the region can prevent additional strikes that could further collapse the limited ceasefire environment. Analysts and officials cited in contemporary coverage emphasized that the commitments appeared conditional, making timing and verification central to whether the halt holds beyond the first hours or days.

U.S. and regional diplomacy is expected to focus on reducing direct Iran-Israel confrontation while still addressing the underlying dispute routes through Lebanon and other fronts. For residents in areas exposed to missile warnings and airstrikes, the practical impact of the announcement is immediate: fewer expected strike alerts, at least temporarily, as both sides attempt to keep the exchange from restarting.