"No more death, no more destruction, just do it, before it is too late," the president wrote hours after Israel sparked a major escalation in Middle East tensions

President Donald Trump said the US is “fairly close” to reaching a new agreement with Iran, while firmly reiterating that Iran must not acquire nuclear weapons. Amid rising tensions, he urged restraint from Israel but emphasised that diplomacy remains his preferred path.

Israel is prepared to launch an operation against Iran, sources tell CBS News. Contributor Andrew Boyd breaks down the rising tensions between the countries as President Trump comments on Tehran's nuclear program.