‘They have screwed each other pretty badly’: tensions emerge in Netanyahu-Trump alliance
Summary
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he has close daily communication with U.S. President Donald Trump about the conflict with Iran, despite reports of tension and poor cooperation between the two countries. Netanyahu influenced Trump to take a hard line against Iran, leading to increased conflict and uncertainty about the future of the situation.Key Facts
- Netanyahu claims full coordination with President Trump on the Iran conflict and they speak almost daily.
- Israeli media reported Israel was not being consulted much by the U.S. over Iran or peace talks.
- Netanyahu helped convince Trump to exit the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran in 2018.
- After leaving the deal, Iran increased its nuclear program and built up uranium for potential nuclear weapons.
- In February 2024, Netanyahu pushed Trump to start a war against Iran, promising it would be quick and easy.
- Some U.S. officials warned Iran could retaliate by attacking U.S. allies and closing the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
- Netanyahu portrayed Iran as weak and facing internal collapse to persuade Trump to act.
- Both leaders have used populist political methods and closely linked their fates to the conflict with Iran.
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