US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu clashed in a tense phone call over Iran earlier this week, with sources describing heated arguments and shouting matches over military operations.
The confrontation, first reported by ANTARA News citing the Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth, centered on differing views regarding the possible resumption of war against Tehran following mutual strikes on February 28.
Sources quoted by Yedioth Ahronoth described the conversation as very difficult and confrontational, with one source calling it a “percakapan penuh teriakan yang sangat buruk,” as noted by ANTARA News.
Netanyahu’s office rejected the reports as false. “Berita palsu, omong kosong belaka,” said Netanyahu’s office, according to ANTARA News, while a senior Israeli official confirmed the call occurred but denied any severe tension.
The dispute followed reports that Netanyahu has been calling Trump daily to urge renewed military action against Iran, according to coverage by VIVA.co.id citing the Financial Times.
Regional leaders have grown anxious over this lobbying. Arab and Muslim leaders urged Trump to prioritize diplomacy over new military strikes.
Trump stated on Monday that Gulf allies including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Kuwait oppose a new military campaign against Tehran, pointing to positive momentum toward ending the conflict.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that Washington sees no urgent need for large-scale combat operations against Iran as diplomatic efforts increase.
“Kampanye ekonomi sangat melumpuhkan, sehingga saat ini tidak diperlukan operasi tempur besar-besaran,” said Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State, told ANTARA News.
| Actor | Stance on Iran Conflict | Recent Action |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Prioritizing diplomacy and economic pressure | Dismissed the need for new large-scale strikes |
| Israel | Advocating for continued military pressure | Reported daily calls urging resumed conflict |
| Gulf Allies | Opposing new military campaigns | Urged leaders to pursue regional negotiations |
Rubio warned that US forces remain ready to respond if Iran crosses established red lines, while Qatar reported receiving positive responses from Washington and Tehran regarding ongoing mediation efforts.
