China: Trump says Israel, Iran must immediately stop exchange of attacks.

Shotlist Beijing, China - June 8, 2026 1. Screen shots of U.S. President Donald Trump's posts on social media urging Israel, Iran to stop "shooting" Jerusalem - June 8, 2026 2. Sound of air raid siren over city 3. Various of smoke trail left in sky Tehran, Iran - June 8, 2026 4. Various of buildings, traffic Storyline U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that Israel and Iran must halt their exchange of attacks. Israel and Iran traded strikes on Monday, marking the most serious confrontation since a ceasefire began two months ago in the Middle East region. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said "Israel and Iran must immediately stop 'shooting'." Media reports, citing a senior Israeli official, said that Israel had later halted its strikes on Iran at the request of Trump. The official was also cited as saying that Israel warned it would strike Beirut's southern suburbs if Hezbollah continued attacks on Israeli towns. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday underscored Iran's commitment to both defense and diplomacy, saying his country has abandoned neither the battlefield nor the negotiating table. Pezeshkian made the remarks in a social media post following Iran's announcement of ceasing operations against Israel. [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland/Israel Media/Al-Arabiya/Persian language TV Stations outside Iran. Strictly No Access BBC Persian/VOA Persian/Manoto TV/Iran International/Radio Farda]