Netanyahu Reportedly Presses Trump Daily to Resume Military Strikes on Iran Amid Growing Regional Tensions
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly urging US President Donald Trump to restart military action against Iran, while Arab and regional leaders are pushing for diplomatic negotiations to prevent further escalation.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly been making daily phone calls to US President Donald Trump, urging him to resume military strikes against Iran, according to a report by The Financial Times.
Citing individuals familiar with the discussions, the report claims that Netanyahu has been pressing Trump to restart the conflict. However, several officials and individuals both inside and outside the White House who oppose another war are reportedly working to counter these efforts.
“Netanyahu calls him every day to urge him to resume the war,” one person familiar with the discussions was quoted as saying, adding that regional leaders were advising Trump against escalating the situation and encouraging him to prioritise negotiations.
The report also cited a source familiar with the Israeli situation, who indicated that Netanyahu favours renewed strikes on Iran, although there has been no coordinated campaign to convince Trump to take that step.
Meanwhile, Trump has indicated that another round of US strikes against Iran appears unlikely, following discussions with Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. Qatar has been playing a key role in regional diplomatic efforts to facilitate a temporary understanding between Washington and Tehran.
In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump said that Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait and other countries preferred maintaining the current situation, including the continuation of what he described as the largest naval blockade in history and the newly launched Operation Iron Gate.
Trump also indicated that he favoured maintaining economic pressure on Iran rather than launching fresh military attacks.
“We are seeing positive momentum toward an end to this conflict, and will ensure that America’s interests are at all times protected,” Trump wrote.
According to The Financial Times, Netanyahu’s reported efforts to persuade Trump to resume the war have caused concern among Arab and Muslim leaders, who fear that renewed military action could further destabilise the region.
Sources familiar with diplomatic communications said that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had all contacted Trump.
On the other side, Iranian officials, including representatives of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the country’s military leadership, have warned that any renewed attacks by the United States or Israel would trigger an asymmetric response.
Tehran’s warnings reportedly extend to a range of strategic assets and infrastructure, including threats involving seven major undersea internet cables passing through the Strait of Hormuz, as well as regional data centres and cloud infrastructure.
With diplomatic efforts continuing alongside competing military pressures, the possibility of renewed confrontation between Iran, Israel and the United States remains a major concern for regional and international observers.
