Trump confirms calling Netanyahu 'crazy,' says Israel complicating Iran peace talks
President Donald Trump confirmed he called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 'crazy' during a tense phone conversation regarding Israel's military actions in Lebanon. Trump expressed concern that these actions were complicating peace talks with Iran, although he maintained that his relationship with Netanyahu remains strong. The ongoing conflict has raised pressures on Trump to resolve the situation as it impacts U.S. economic prospects and global commerce.
- ▪Trump acknowledged calling Netanyahu 'crazy' during a phone call about Israel's military actions.
- ▪He expressed that Israel's fighting with Hezbollah was complicating peace talks with Iran.
- ▪The U.S. president did not commit to a timeline for resolving the Iran conflict.
6 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 5 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 2 centre.
- ▪ 'Crazy' phone call between Trump and Netanyahu complicates Iran talks — BBC News
- ▪ Trump confirms calling Netanyahu 'crazy,' says they still get along — NPR — News
- ▪ Trump acknowledges calling Netanyahu 'crazy' and says Israel is complicating peace talks with Iran - AP News — Google News
- ▪ Trump Confirms He Called Netanyahu ‘Crazy’ and Hopes to Meet Iran’s Supreme Leader — NYT — World
- ▪ Trump confirms using foul language with Israel’s Netanyahu and calling him crazy — Straits Times — World
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This combination of pictures shows Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, left, in Jerusalem on Mar. 19 and U.S. President Donald Trump in Morristown, New Jersey, on May 22. Trump and Netanyahu's relationship is under strain after the U.S. president reportedly called the Israeli premier "crazy." Trump unleashed a profane tirade over the phone at Netanyahu over Israel's threats to bomb the Lebanese capital Beirut, fearing it would undermine talks with Tehran, the Axios news outlet and ABC News reported on June 1.
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