Trump calls Netanyahu as US readies possible resumption of operations against Iran
US President Donald Trump phoned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday morning, according to people familiar with the call. The sources said the conversation was meant to check in on a close ally as Washington prepares for a possible resumption of military operations against Iran.
Why it matters
The call points to direct contact between Washington and Tel Aviv ahead of any possible escalation. A resumption of operations could affect Gulf security, shipping and energy markets.
Background
The United States and Israel are close allies, and direct contact between their leaders is a customary way of exchanging positions on security issues. The reference to a possible "resumption" of operations indicates that US military operations against Iran had been halted, though the available material gives no details on their nature or timing.
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- Trump predicts near victory in war with Iran, rules out nuclear arms for Tehran
- Trump expects more Iran talks this week amid strike threat
- Trump says US held mediator talks to end war with Iran, vows swift victory
- Trump may resume military strikes on Iran as talks stall
- Iran receives US response to its proposal to end war and reopen Hormuz
- Tehran reviews US response to its proposal as Washington maintains pressure
- Iran's parliament speaker says US sent proposals via mediator as delegation row escalates
- Vance says Iran must sharply cut enrichment to end war
- Trump rules out striking Iran before midterms, calls talks with Tehran productive
- Trump calls US-Iran talks productive, rules out attack before midterms
- Pentagon prepares options for three-day strike campaign on Iran, NYT reports
- Iran says message exchange with US continues via mediators as economic pressure mounts
- Trump says US is profiting from high oil prices, vows to bring them back to pre-war levels
- Trump says he wants Russia to stop aiding Iran in war with US
- Trump accuses Iran of staging Hormuz attacks to push up oil prices before midterms
- Two oil tankers explode south of Hormuz as Trump hints at new operation against Iran
- Iran rejects tying Hormuz reopening to end of blockade, Tasnim reports
- Vance sends message to Iranian security chief to revive US-Iran talks
- Trump responds to Vance's message to Iran amid Hormuz tensions
- Khamenei orders military to respond without geographic limits as Trump holds off on decision
- Trump calls Netanyahu as US readies possible resumption of operations against Iran
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