Trump threatens Netanyahu with withdrawal of support – Axios US President Donald Trump reportedly warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against restarting a full-blown war with Iran, threatening to withdraw US support. The conversations occurred after Iran suspended talks with the US due to repeated Israeli strikes in Lebanon, and followed an exchange of strikes between Iran and Israel. Trump urged Netanyahu to use ‘common sense’ and focus on a potential deal with Iran, despite Netanyahu stating Israeli missiles were already en route.

• Donald Trump reportedly warned Benjamin Netanyahu against restarting a war with Iran, threatening to withdraw US support.
• The US president urged Netanyahu to use ‘common sense’ and pursue a deal with Iran.
• The tense calls followed Iran’s suspension of talks with the US and an exchange of strikes between Iran and Israel.
• Iran’s chief negotiator stated that US and Israel are legitimate targets due to strikes in Lebanon and a naval blockade.
• Trump asserted that he ‘calls the shots’ in negotiations with Iran.