US, Israel reportedly clash over Iran policy during heated call

It has been alleged that US and Israeli leaders experienced a disagreement during a phone call last week regarding Iran. Following the argument, the US minister sent to Israel by Trump said, “I asked the Prime Minister to work with President Trump and contribute to making rational decisions.”

Netanyahu and Trump clashed on the phone

According to Israeli media, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump had a sharp disagreement during their phone call last week about what course of action to take against Iran.

According to a report by News 12, Trump told Netanyahu during the call, “I want a diplomatic solution with the Iranians. I believe in my ability to make a good deal.” He also emphasized that he favored a compromise that would be in the interest of both sides.

This report contradicts previous official statements that the parties agreed on preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

The Prime Minister’s Office, in a written statement following Thursday’s phone call, had announced that the two leaders had agreed on the necessity of preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

US minister sent to Israel by Trump: Our time is limited

Following the News 12 report, an interview given to Fox News by US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem during her visit to Israel drew attention.

Noem stated, “President Trump sent me to discuss how the negotiations are progressing and to emphasize the importance of acting together.”

Noem, known for her closeness to Trump, described her meeting with Netanyahu as “very open and direct.” In the interview, Noem said, “It would not be right for me to share the private message the President conveyed to the Prime Minister,” and relayed that Netanyahu’s advisors also stated after the meeting that they had not previously experienced such an open meeting. “We reiterated our support for Israel, but these negotiations are also of vital importance,” she said, adding: “We have a very short time for President Trump to make a decision; not weeks or months, just a few days. I conveyed that Netanyahu also needs to cooperate in this process.”

‘Netanyahu needs the US’

When asked whether Israel had suspended a possible attack plan against Iran, Noem stated, “President Trump will never accept Iran possessing nuclear weapons.”

Noem noted: “The intelligence Israel shares with the US is very important. Our President wants peace, but he will not accept an Iran with nuclear capabilities in the future. Peace alone is not enough; the President also wants Netanyahu to be on the same page with him. Considering Iran’s and its proxy groups’ attacks against Israel, we understand the pain Israelis are experiencing. But Netanyahu also knows that he needs America and President Trump. We are stronger together, and this process must be conducted honestly and sincerely. We must work together for a future where Iran can never achieve nuclear weapons capability.”

Netanyahu’s office, in a statement released regarding the meeting with Noem, reported that the minister expressed her “unwavering support for the Prime Minister and the state of Israel.” However, the Iran issue was not mentioned.

Progress in negotiations with Iran, Trump says

Meanwhile, in the fifth round of nuclear negotiations between the US and Iran held in Rome over the weekend, the issue of uranium enrichment continues to be the main point of crisis.

Tehran advocates for low-level uranium enrichment within the scope of its peaceful nuclear program, while Washington demands a complete halt to these activities.

While the parties made cautious statements after the negotiations, President Trump gave optimistic messages to reporters at Morristown Airport. “We might get good news from the Iranian front. The talks are going quite well. I really want this to happen. Because I desire a solution where bombs are not dropped and people do not die,” he said.