Trump Advised Netanyahu to Delay Iran Strike for US Nuclear Talks

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Former US President Donald Trump revealed that he warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against launching a strike on Iran to give the US more time for nuclear talks. He stated that a new nuclear deal with Iran was ‘very close’ and that a strike would be inappropriate at the time. However, reports suggest that the phone call between Trump and Netanyahu regarding Iran was filled with disagreements.

Trump Advises Netanyahu Against Iran Strike Amid Nuclear Talks

Former US President Donald Trump revealed he counseled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to refrain from an Iran strike to allow US more room for nuclear talk negotiations, according to AP News.

Netanyahu Urged Not to Bomb Iran As New Nuke Deal Draws Near

Trump reportedly told Netanyahu not to bomb Iran with a new nuclear deal ‘very close’: ‘Don’t think it’s appropriate right now’ as per New York Post.

Contentious Netanyahu-Trump Phone Call on Iran

The Times of Israel reported that a telephone conversation regarding Iran between Trump and Netanyahu was fraught with heated disagreements.

Trump Warns Netanyahu Iran Strike Would Be ‘Inappropriate’

Bloomberg.com reported that Trump warned Netanyahu that an Iran strike would be ‘inappropriate’.

Netanyahu Cautioned Against Undermining Iran Nuclear Talks

Axios reported that Trump advised Netanyahu to avoid steps that could undermine Iran nuclear talks.

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