Israeli Reports Reveal Sharp Dispute Between Trump and Netanyahu Over Iran File

Israeli media outlets reported that US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu engaged in an "extremely heated verbal altercation" during a phone call held over the weekend, as the two leaders disagreed on the issue of resuming the war with Iran.

The Ynet website, affiliated with the Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth, stated that Netanyahu pressed during the call for the resumption of military attacks on Iran, while Trump insisted on continuing the diplomatic path and giving peace negotiations with Tehran a chance, amid growing disagreements between Washington and Tel Aviv regarding the future of the confrontation.

One source described the conversation as difficult, while another said it turned into a "screaming match from hell," referring to the intensity of the tension between the two leaders.

In contrast, Netanyahu's office denied that the call was characterized by confrontation or tension, while a senior Israeli official confirmed that the call took place but emphasized that it was "by no means a difficult conversation."

For its part, the White House told the American Fox News network that the United States enjoys a strong position in the confrontation with Iran, stating: "The United States is in a very strong position, with control over the Strait of Hormuz and the collapse of the Iranian economy."

It added: "President Trump holds the reins and possesses all cards of power, and will do what serves the interests of the United States."

This dispute comes following previous tensions between Trump and Netanyahu last June, after reports indicated that the US president described the Israeli prime minister as crazy during a phone call between them.

The Financial Times also reported that Netanyahu calls Trump daily to pressure him into resuming the war with Iran.