Israeli Reporter Claims Netanyahu Caught Off Guard by Trump’s Stance on Iran Deal

According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, based on data published by Mehr News Agency, citing Al Mayadeen, Barak Ravid, a correspondent for Israel’s Channel 12 TV, quoted a U.S. official as claiming that U.S. President Donald Trump emphasized to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the deal with Iran was very good and the time had come to end the war.

Ravid added that Netanyahu had not been previously briefed on Trump’s stance regarding the deal with Iran and was surprised by it. He finds himself in a difficult situation.

A U.S. official also stated that Netanyahu does not take strong positions during phone calls with Trump and knows that the agreement is on the verge of being reached, and he cannot prevent this process.

Axios previously reported, citing U.S. sources and officials, that there is concern in Washington that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu might play a disruptive role even if the deal is finalized. This is while Washington and Tel Aviv’s positions and policies on various issues, especially hostile actions against Iran, are fully coordinated.