Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu informed U.S. President Donald Trump that Israel will retain freedom to act against threats in Lebanon during a call concerning a potential U.S.-Iran agreement. Trump indicated a memorandum of understanding is largely negotiated, aiming to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Israel emphasized its right to act against threats, a principle Trump reportedly supported.

According to the report, the May 20 phone call between Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was "tense"

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu informed U.S. President Donald Trump that Israel will retain freedom to act against threats in Lebanon during a call concerning a…