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"

US President Donald Trump said he had a “great” phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as reports suggested a proposed agreement between Washington and Tehran…