Trump and Netanyahu Blow Up at Each Other In a Screaming Phone Call Over Iran, Then Bibi Uses Trump’s Favorite Comeback to Shut the Whole Thing Down

President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have reportedly gone from close allies to screaming at each other over how to handle the Iran war. But when Netanyahu’s office pushed back against reports of the explosive phone call, it turned to Trump’s favorite explanation for an unflattering story — “fake news.” The reported clash exposes a growing divide between the two leaders over whether to restart military strikes against Iran or give diplomacy more time to work. Netanyahu has continued pressing Trump to resume the conflict, while the president has resisted another escalation, even as Israel prepares for the possibility of a new attack. Israeli media outlets reported that a weekend phone call between the leaders grew heated, with one source describing it as a “shouting match from hell,” according to the New York Post. Netanyahu repeatedly pushed for military action to resume, but Trump favored giving ongoing negotiations with Tehran more time to succeed.

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