In a recent conversation, US President Donald Trump told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he would not support an attack on Iran while negotiations continue.
Israeli news outlet reports that US President
Donald Trump has declined to grant Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the approval for a military attack on Iran, amidst ongoing negotiations concerning Iran's nuclear program.
According to sources, Netanyahu had discussed a potential meeting involving Israeli officials and a US envoy to update on the latest developments from the negotiations prior to the sixth round of talks with Iran.
Sources indicated that Netanyahu expressed to Trump his concerns over what he perceived as Iran's duplicity, claiming that the Iranian leadership is merely stalling to gain time.
In relation to the nuclear discussions, Iranian news sources have reported that Iran is expected to provide its written response to a US proposal regarding the nuclear agreement through diplomatic channels.
The Iranian response is anticipated to reaffirm their commitment to continue uranium enrichment within Iran’s borders while proposing measures to address US concerns in exchange for an effective lifting of sanctions.
Furthermore, during his recent phone call with Netanyahu, Trump reportedly expressed a desire to see an end to the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
He communicated an unprecedented expectation for Netanyahu to not only pursue a ceasefire and the release of hostages but also to ensure a complete cessation of hostilities in the region.
Trump noted that his discussions regarding the US-Iran nuclear talks are ongoing and clarified that, despite rejecting Iran's latest offer, the potential for diplomatic engagement remains open.
Netanyahu reportedly responded that it is necessary to maintain a credible military threat against Iran, to which Trump reiterated the importance of excluding military action while negotiations are in process.
According to individuals familiar with the conversation, Netanyahu did not receive a definitive answer from Trump regarding whether the US would allow Israel to proceed with independent military action or whether there would be US involvement or leadership in any potential strikes should negotiations with Iran collapse.
The report suggested that military action discussions would be postponed until Trump determines that the negotiations have failed.