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BackNetanyahu is desperate... He calls Trump every day
Netanyahu is desperate... He calls Trump every day
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Netanyahu is desperate... He calls Trump every day

It was claimed that the Israeli Prime Minister called the US President every day about new attacks on Iran; Trump stated that there was no need for a new operation at this stage.

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  • According to the Financial Times, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu calls US President Trump every day to launch new attacks on Iran.
  • While the White House and regional countries are trying to prevent the pressure, Trump announced that there is no need for a new military operation at the moment.

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Why It Matters

Prolonged regional tensions between Israel and Iran and the diplomatic and military position of the United States.

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It has been claimed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calls US President Donald Trump every day to persuade him to launch new attacks against Iran. According to the Financial Times, figures who oppose the war inside and outside the White House are trying to prevent Netanyahu's pressure. Leaders of regional countries also want Trump not to escalate tensions and prioritize diplomacy.

Financial Times (FT), in its news based on a source with knowledge of the phone conversations between Trump and Netanyahu, wrote that the Israeli Prime Minister was pressuring the US President to launch new attacks on Iran.

According to the news, Netanyahu calls Trump every day and tries to persuade him to launch a new military operation. Those who do not want war with Iran, inside and outside the White House, are trying to prevent this pressure.

Speaking to the newspaper, the source said, "Those within and outside the White House who do not want war with Iran are trying to frustrate this pressure." he said.

The same source stated that the leaders of the countries in the region also called on Trump. He stated that the leaders asked the US President "not to escalate tensions and to prioritize diplomacy".

Trump announced at a press conference at the White House that he did not consider a new military operation against Iran necessary at this stage.

"It does not seem necessary to take military action at the moment, but we are ready for any eventuality." Trump said, arguing that the war could end soon.

"We are seeing momentum towards an end to this conflict. I think it will end pretty soon," the US President said. he said.

Claiming that Israel and the Middle East are protected against the "Iranian threat", Trump reiterated that Iran cannot have nuclear weapons. He said that talks with Tehran are progressing positively and he hopes the process will be concluded soon.

Stating that the USA is currently maintaining the current situation, Trump stated that they will take the necessary measures if Iran takes a different step.

Emphasizing that military options are still on the table, Trump said:

"I can't guarantee anything, but if we have to go back, we're ready for anything. If we have to, we'll take this matter very seriously. We're fully prepared. We've got another new aircraft carrier. It's all packed to the brim with great new equipment. I hope we don't have to use it."

Open Questions

  • What exactly are the commitments being discussed in the phone calls between Trump and Netanyahu?
  • What will be the concrete step the USA will take if the Iran talks do not result positively?

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