Trump warned Netanyahu Israel risked isolation over Iran
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- U.S. President Donald Trump warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel risked isolation over Iran if tensions escalated further.
- Trump revealed he intervened by phone to limit the scope of Israeli strikes against Iran, which he said Israel notified the U.S. about only after missiles were launched.
- Five regional countries asked the U.S. to pressure Israel to avoid further escalation, and Trump stated he convinced Netanyahu to halt further attacks, believing a deal with Iran is still possible.
President Donald Trump revealed he cautioned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel risked becoming isolated in its stance against Iran if tensions continued to escalate. In a television interview with Israel's Channel 12 News, Trump stated that Washington was informed of Israeli strikes against Iran at the last minute. He claimed he managed to limit their scope following a phone call with Netanyahu on Sunday evening. Trump asked Israeli leadership not to retaliate against Iran's ballistic missile attacks, but the discussion concluded without a definitive agreement.
I warned Netanyahu that Israel risks isolation over Iran if tensions escalate further.
According to Channel 12, Trump's associates believed he secured a few extra days without Israeli retaliation, aiming to keep diplomatic channels between the U.S. and Iran open. Despite U.S. pressure, Netanyahu reportedly convened an immediate meeting with top security officials. He later informed Marco Rubio of his decision to proceed with military strikes against Iran. Trump asserted that Israel notified the U.S. only after missiles were already in flight, significantly limiting U.S. intervention options.
Washington was informed of Israeli strikes against Iran at the last minute.
Trump also disclosed that five regional countries involved in mediation efforts between Washington and Tehran had requested U.S. pressure on Israel to prevent further escalation and maintain the prospect of an agreement. Iranian officials contacted Washington on Monday morning, conveying they did not intend to launch new attacks against Israel and sought an end to Israeli retaliation. Trump stated he then communicated with Netanyahu again, persuading him to agree to a halt in further attacks. He reiterated his belief that a deal with Iran remains achievable and mutually beneficial, potentially concluding in the coming days.
I asked Israeli leadership not to retaliate against Iran's ballistic missile attacks.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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