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Latin Times
Latin Times
Politics
Pedro Camacho

Trump Urged Netanyahu Not to Retaliate, Yet Israel Struck Iran Within Hours in Latest Sign of Rift Between Leaders

President Donald Trump publicly urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to retaliate against Iran following a new missile barrage over the weekend, but Israel launched fresh strikes within hours, underscoring growing tensions between the two leaders as Washington pushes for a broader regional deal.

The latest escalation came after Trump told the Financial Times on Sunday that Netanyahu would ultimately have "no choice" but to accept any agreement negotiated by Washington with Tehran because "I call the shots."

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