Netanyahu urges Trump daily to renew military strikes on Iran, report says

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly telephoning US President Donald Trump every day, urging him to launch a new military operation against Iran.

Citing a person familiar with the discussions, the Financial Times reported: “Netanyahu is calling him every day [to encourage him to restart the war]. Those inside and outside the White House who do not want war are trying to push back.”

The same source added that regional leaders have told Trump not to escalate tensions and to prioritize negotiations instead.

Trump appeared to reference these views held by Gulf allies in a statement issued after meeting with Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani today (10 November).

Al Thani has been seeking to mediate a diplomatic solution to the standoff between the US and Iran.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump explained that he prefers maintaining the economic blockade rather than launching a fresh military strike on Iran. “Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait and others would very much prefer that the current situation continue,” he said.

The FT reported that Arab and Muslim leaders are concerned about Netanyahu’s sustained lobbying of Trump to resume combat operations.

Another source described as familiar with the situation in Israel told the British press that while Netanyahu wants military action against Iran to resume, there is currently no pressure being applied to persuade Trump on the matter.