Trump and Netanyahu reportedly clash over Iran war strategy during heated phone call

Iran-backed Hezbollah group’s supporters march in Beirut. PIC/AFP

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu engaged in a heated telephone conversation, which deteriorated into an acrimonious exchange amid disagreements over the course of the war with Iran, according to Israeli media reports.

As per reports from Israeli news organisations Ynet and Yedioth Ahronoth, the Israeli leader repeatedly pushed for renewed military action, while Trump preferred allowing negotiations. Meanwhile, preparations for a possible attack by Iran have been ordered by Israel.

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