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Trump and Netanyahu at Odds Over Iran War Progress
Trump Delays Iran Attack
U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed differing views on the direction of the Iran War during a tense phone call on the 19th. According to a U.S. official, President Trump had initially informed Prime Minister Netanyahu on the 17th of the likely execution of 'Operation Sledgehammer,' a targeted attack on Iran. However, approximately 24 hours later, in response to requests from Gulf allies including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Trump announced the cancellation of the attack planned for the 19th. Subsequently, Gulf nations have been in close contact with U.S. and Pakistani mediators to establish a framework for negotiations.
Netanyahu Urges Stronger Action
Prime Minister Netanyahu has long advocated for a tougher stance against the Iranian government and expressed strong frustration with the ongoing negotiations. According to Israeli intelligence sources, Netanyahu conveyed to President Trump during their call on the 19th that delaying the anticipated attack was a mistake and should have proceeded as planned. During the hour-long discussion, Netanyahu strongly called for the resumption of military action. An Israeli official explained that while President Trump sought to see if an agreement could be reached, Prime Minister Netanyahu had hoped for a different outcome.
*Source: Yahoo!ニュース (2026-05-21)*
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