US President Donald Trump has cautioned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against any actions that could jeopardize the ongoing nuclear negotiations between the United States and Iran. This warning came during a phone conversation they had last week, as reported by a senior White House official and another source familiar with the details of the call.
The sources indicated that Trump’s message to Netanyahu was clear: “Now is not the time for escalation while we seek to resolve outstanding issues.”
A White House official expressed that Trump and other senior American officials have voiced increasing concerns in private discussions about the potential for Netanyahu to launch a military strike on Iranian nuclear facilities or take steps that might undermine diplomatic efforts.
Additionally, an Israeli news outlet reported last week that Israel is preparing for the possibility of a swift strike on Iranian nuclear sites if negotiations between Iran and the United States do not succeed in the coming weeks, amid Israeli assessments that the opportunity for a successful strike may soon close.