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Trump Says He Urged Netanyahu Not to Strike Iran During Nuclear Talks

His public warning underscores U.S. focus on diplomacy in light of Israeli denials of planned attacks

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin (L) talks to U.S. President Donald Trump during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House on April 7, 2025 in Washington, DC. President Trump is meeting with Netanyahu to discuss ongoing efforts to release Israeli hostages from Gaza and newly imposed U.S. tariffs.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference, in Jerusalem, May 21, 2025. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun/Pool/File Photo

Overview

  • President Trump acknowledged telling Prime Minister Netanyahu that launching an attack on Iran would be "inappropriate" as U.S. negotiators seek a diplomatic solution.
  • U.S. and Iranian officials have held multiple rounds of talks in Oman and Rome, with Washington insisting Iran relinquish its nuclear enrichment facilities.
  • Netanyahu’s office has branded reports of imminent Israeli strikes on Iran as "fake news," pushing back against media accounts of military planning.
  • Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps declared it is prepared to respond decisively to any Israeli military action.
  • Tehran indicated it may allow United Nations nuclear inspectors into its facilities if negotiators secure a formal deal.