Trump urges Netanyahu to delay Iran response, citing progress on a deal

Miami – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly "pseudo-accepted" a request from U.S. President Donald Trump to delay Israel's response to Iran's recent missile attacks. The directive came during a phone call where Trump argued that a deal with Iran was nearing completion.

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We think the president bought some time. He is very insistent that we are close to a deal with Iran.

An anonymous U.S. official familiar with the conversation told Axios that Trump emphasized his role in decision-making regarding Iran. "We think the president bought some time," the official said, adding, "He is very insistent that we are close to a deal with Iran."

Netanyahu initially resisted Trump's plea but ultimately agreed. The U.S. official suggested Trump believes the three-month conflict should conclude. Trump himself told the Financial Times that Netanyahu "has no other option" but to accept a U.S.-brokered deal with Tehran, asserting, "I make the decisions. I make all the decisions."

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He [Netanyahu] will not have any other option. I make the decisions. I make all the decisions. He [Netanyahu] does not make the decisions.

Israel's military reported intercepting all Iranian missiles launched Sunday. However, National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir had publicly stated, "Tehran should burn tonight." Despite this sentiment, Trump's insistence on a diplomatic resolution appears to be influencing Israel's immediate actions.

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Tehran should burn tonight.