President Donld Trump reportedly warned Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu that further military escalation against Iran could leave Israel without international backing, as Washington works to preserve a fragile ceasefire and revive nuclear negotiations with Tehran.
“I told Bibi, ‘You better be very careful with what you do because you might soon be left alone against Iran,’” Trump was quoted as saying by Israel’s Channel 12.
The warning came after a tense 24-hour period that saw Iran launch ballistic missiles at Israel and Israel subsequently prepare significant retaliatory strikes against targets inside Iran.
According to Channel 12, Trump personally called Netanyahu on Monday night and urged him not to respond to the Iranian missile attacks. While the conversation reportedly ended without a firm agreement, several Trump aides who participated in the call told the network they believed the president had succeeded in buying additional time for ongoing U.S.-Iran negotiations.
However, following the call, Netanyahu reportedly convened senior security consultations and later informed Secretary of State Marco Rubio that Israel had decided to proceed with strikes against Iran.
Trump told Channel 12 that Israel notified Washington only at the last moment, when missiles were already on their way to their targets.
“They updated us very late,” Trump reportedly said, while also claiming he was able to persuade Israel to significantly reduce the scale of the operation.
According to reports cited by Iran International and Channel 12, Israel had initially approved a far more extensive strike package before Trump intervened.
Trump also revealed that five regional countries involved in mediation efforts between Washington and Tehran had urged him to pressure Netanyahu to avoid military escalation and instead focus on securing a diplomatic agreement.
According to the report, Iranian officials later contacted Washington and conveyed that they would cease attacks on Israel if Israel halted its own operations. Trump then reportedly placed another call to Netanyahu and convinced him to pause additional strikes.
The president reiterated that he believes a deal with Iran remains within reach.
“I think they want to sign an agreement,” Trump reportedly said, maintaining that a diplomatic resolution remains possible despite the recent exchange of attacks.
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The State of Israel should beg the United States for its assistance.
It’s so nauseating to see what’s really become of Trump; a self centered egomaniac that’s more interested in this deal that will never ever happen and certainly will never ever be lived up to…. rather all of that nonsense than the security and safety of Israel that he claims he cares so deeply about. He’s so busy letting the world know that because of him Israel reduced the strike package, so to save face and show the world “that Bibi listens to me”. Shouldn’t he much rather let Israel take care of Iran once and for good? Mr. President, there is no deal. Iran is playing you like a fiddle. Hasn’t anyone in your administration told you as much or are they so scared of you to tell you the truth..You’re looking more weak and pathetic with each passing day..
The Iranians are excellent at delaying and procrastinating forcing the situation to delay to midterms in which its nearly guaranteed that under the current circumstances Trump will lose the house and senate and Trump is falling for their Shtik hook line and sinker.
All it took was one bomb sortie out of Israel and the Iranians came begging for it to stop.
Israel practically fought the 12 day war themselves and can easily decimate Iran themselves. Trump should go enjoy the Knicks game and keep his nose out of Israel business
I stated here months ago that trump would turn his back on Israel in a minute if he thought it would benefit him. This degenerate liar has no scruples and is only for himself in all things.
Trump will turn his back on Israel in an instant if he thinks it benefits him