June 8 (UPI) -- Israel has stopped its strikes on Iran on Monday after Iran said it is also halting its attacks as President Donald Trump called for both sides to "immediately stop shooting."

Trump, who has repeatedly favoured a diplomatic resolution with Iran, reportedly asked Netanyahu to show restraint, arguing that a breakthrough in diplomatic talks could materialise within days.

<p>Trump told Netanyahu that Israel must avoid further escalation or risk being left isolated if the conflict with Iran enters a new and broader phase.</p>

Iran launched ballistic missiles at northern Israel on June 7, describing the attack as retaliation for Israeli strikes in Lebanon. Israel responded with a "large-scale strike" on Iran's strategic defense systems. US President Donald Trump urged both sides to avoid further escalation.

The Israeli military said its forces targeted Iranian regime sites early on June 8 in retaliation for Tehran's latest attacks on Israel and shortly after US President Donald Trump said he would tell Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to conduct such strikes.