India, June 8 -- US President Donald Trump on Sunday said the United States was very close to a final deal with Iran even as he urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to retaliate against Iranian missile strikes on Israel.

Trump's remark comes after Iran launched missile strikes at Israel, prompting a retaliation warning from Tel Aviv.

"I am going to call Bibi right now and tell him not to retaliate," Trump said, according to Axios journalist Barak Ravid.

"Each of them had their fun. Israel had its strike and Iran had its strike. We don't need another one," Trump said.

The US President held a phone call with Israeli leader shortly after the interview. It was not immediately clear what was discussed during the phone call....