US President Donald Trump and Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu allegedly clashed in a tense phone call as they argued over the next steps in the Iran war.
While Netanyahu has routinely lobbied for renewed military action, Trump has favored continuing economic pressure and a diplomatic window
The relationship between the President and the Prime Minister has frequently frayed as the war has dragged on, though Trump has remained steadfast in his backing of Israel.
The President told CBS News’ 60 Minutes on Sunday that he’s got no interest in resuming strikes.
‘Well, I’m not looking to. I don’t think there’s any reason to. I don’t think there’s any reason to,’ he said. During a phone call, the pair launched into the ‘shouting match from hell’ according to sources familiar.
Reps for Netanyahu furiously denied the report, calling it: ‘Fake news, complete nonsense.’The call was ‘very much not a difficult conversation,’ a senior Israeli official added.
Reports of the clash came as both men face a loosening grip on power.
It wasn’t the first reported clash between the two world leaders since they launched a joint military operation against Iran.
