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Netanyahu 'sidelined' by Trump, has little control over Iran decisions - report

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  • Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly being sidelined by U.S. President Donald Trump on decisions regarding Iran, according to unnamed Israeli defense officials cited by The New York Times.
  • Israel is described as being "almost entirely out of the loop" in U.S.-Iran talks, forcing Jerusalem to use indirect channels for information.
  • Disagreements between Trump and Netanyahu on Iran policy have surfaced, with Trump stating Netanyahu will "do whatever I want him to do."

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly being sidelined by U.S. President Donald Trump concerning decisions about Iran, The New York Times reported, citing two unnamed Israeli defense officials.

almost entirely out of the loop

— Unnamed Israeli defense officials (via The New York Times)Describing Israel's exclusion from U.S.-Iran talks.

These officials stated that Israel is "almost entirely out of the loop" regarding ongoing talks between the United States and Iran. Consequently, Israel has resorted to using indirect diplomatic connections and intelligence sources within Iran to gather information on the peace talks.

hair was on fire

— US source (via Axios)Describing Prime Minister Netanyahu's reaction to a phone call with President Trump.

The report follows an Axios account detailing Netanyahu's concern after a phone call with Trump about a draft "letter of intent" for a month-long negotiation period aimed at ending the war. Axios cited two Israeli sources indicating a clear policy disagreement between the leaders on how to approach Iran.

Netanyahu will 'do whatever I want him to do,' adding that the Israeli prime minister is 'a very good man.'

— Donald TrumpCommenting on his relationship with Netanyahu and influence over Israeli policy.

Trump, however, told reporters that Netanyahu is "a very good man" and will "do whatever I want him to do." He described the U.S.-Iran negotiations as being "right on the borderline" between war and peace, indicating that talks would conclude within days if satisfactory outcomes were not achieved.

US-Iran negotiations are 'right on the borderline' between war and peace.

— Donald TrumpAssessing the current state of talks with Iran.
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