Reporting for June 8, 2026, indicates that fighting between Israel and Iran escalated on June 8, 2026, with new strikes and diplomatic appeals.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump said on June 8, 2026, that he urged restraint in Israel-Iran fighting to preserve nuclear-talk channels.
In interviews he insisted Washington—not Jerusalem—would determine the pace of diplomacy with Tehran.
Trump added that renewed strikes would not derail his administration’s outreach to Iranian negotiators.
Diplomatic channels between Washington, Tehran, and Jerusalem remained active on June 8, 2026, even as kinetic strikes continued.
Energy markets priced higher war-risk premiums, with Brent crude quoted above $96 per barrel during the session.
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