Netanyahu Daily Calls Trump Urging Renewed Strikes on Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly contacting U.S. President Donald Trump almost daily, urging him to resume strikes against Iran with the goal of toppling its regime. This persistent effort, however, is facing resistance within the White House and from regional leaders who fear escalation. The Financial Times, citing a diplomat familiar with the discussions, reported that Netanyahu is pushing for a new U.S.-Israeli military campaign.

This is not the first time Netanyahu has pressed Trump on the issue. Previously, he had urged the president to restart military actions against Iran after the U.S. midterm elections, but Trump opted to allow more time for diplomacy. Sources suggest that Israel favors a military solution over an agreement that might not eliminate the threat from the Iranian regime.

Meanwhile, several Arab leaders, including Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, have reportedly contacted Trump. They are advocating against expanding the conflict and are urging continued negotiations with Tehran, concerned that new strikes could provoke Iranian retaliation and further destabilize the region.

Trump has recently expressed caution, noting "positive dynamics" in conflict resolution and deeming renewed U.S. strikes unlikely. He also indicated that Gulf states prefer the current situation. Diplomatic efforts between the U.S. and Iran remain stalled, with disagreements persisting over issues like Iran's enriched uranium stockpiles, despite attempts to broker a temporary deal involving the Strait of Hormuz and oil exports.