Trump briefs Netanyahu on 'American moves in Gulf' in phone call after renewed US strikes on Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump, discussing ongoing coordination between the two nations. The Prime Minister's Office confirmed the call, during which Trump briefed Netanyahu on current American operations in the Gulf and recent U.S. strikes targeting Iranian assets.

During the exchange, Netanyahu advised Trump against proceeding with the F-35 deal involving Turkey. He also raised concerns about Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's critical remarks regarding Israel's existence and emphasized the need for security zones along Israel's borders.

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To me, I think it's over.

The conversation took place against the backdrop of renewed U.S. strikes against Iran, initiated in response to Iran's alleged attempts to disrupt commercial shipping in international waterways. Trump commented on the situation, suggesting that the Memorandum of Understanding with Iran was effectively nullified by the strikes and that the U.S. had "wasted a lot of time" in negotiations.

Despite the high-level discussion and the escalating regional tensions, a White House official indicated that there were no immediate plans for the two leaders to meet. Israel, while monitoring the situation, is not expected to directly participate in the current U.S.-Iran hostilities, though its military remains prepared.

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US 'wasted a lot of time' with Iran negotiations.