Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDonald Trump denied claims that Benjamin Netanyahu tricked him into a war with Iran, stating he initiated actions to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Trump asserted that Israel's existence was dependent on his actions and expressed annoyance at Netanyahu's 'constant fighting with Lebanon'. Earlier reports indicated Trump had previously used strong language to describe Netanyahu in a phone call concerning Lebanon. Iran's foreign ministry accused Kuwait and Bahrain of 'direct and clear responsibility' for recent attacks on its nation.These accusations followed a drone strike at Kuwait International Airport, which killed one person, and US forces reportedly hitting an Iranian oil tanker and a telecommunications tower. In fullIran-US war latest: Trump hits back at claims Israel’s Netanyahu ‘tricked’ him into starting warThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in