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Trump, Netanyahu Clash Over Iran Deal Approach Amid War-Peace Brink

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

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  • US President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu reportedly had a tense phone call regarding a potential new agreement with Iran.
  • Axios reported that Trump informed Netanyahu about an 'letter of intent' being prepared by mediators to start a 30-day negotiation period, aiming to officially end the war and address key issues like Iran's nuclear program.
  • Netanyahu expressed skepticism, favoring continued US military pressure on Iran, while Trump stated the US is on the 'verge of agreement and war' and that war could resume quickly if the right outcome isn't achieved.

Tensions flared between Washington and Jerusalem following a reportedly contentious phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu concerning a potential new deal with Iran. The conversation, detailed by Axios citing three sources, revealed significant divergence in their approaches to managing the Iranian threat.

The issue is whether we are going to end it or they are going to sign the document. We'll see.

· Donald TrumpCommenting on the potential for agreement or conflict with Iran.

According to the report, President Trump informed Prime Minister Netanyahu about mediators preparing a 'letter of intent.' This document is intended to initiate a 30-day negotiation period aimed at formally ending hostilities and addressing critical issues such as Iran's nuclear program and the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. However, Netanyahu reportedly reacted with strong skepticism, advocating for sustained U.S. military pressure to weaken the Iranian regime.

We are on the verge of agreement and war. If we don't get the right answer, war could resume very quickly.

· Donald TrumpDescribing the delicate state of negotiations with Iran.

President Trump himself acknowledged the precarious situation, stating in public remarks that the U.S. stands on the 'verge of agreement and war.' He cautioned that conflict could rapidly escalate if a satisfactory resolution isn't reached. Despite Netanyahu's reservations, Trump expressed confidence in his influence, remarking that Netanyahu would 'do whatever I tell him to do' on the Iran issue.

Netanyahu will do whatever I tell him to do regarding Iran.

· Donald TrumpExpressing confidence in his influence over the Israeli Prime Minister on Iran policy.

Meanwhile, Iran has indicated it is reviewing the U.S. proposal. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmayeel Baghaei stated that messages are being exchanged via Pakistan and that the U.S. proposal is under consideration. He added that while diplomacy could succeed if Iran's legitimate demands are met, it would fail if excessive and unreasonable demands persist. This complex diplomatic dance underscores the delicate balance between pursuing a peaceful resolution and maintaining readiness for conflict in the volatile Middle East.

We are exchanging messages with the US through mediator Pakistan and are currently reviewing the US proposal.

· Esmayeel BaghaeiIranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson on communication with the US.
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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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