Netanyahu's comments, described to Reuters by two Israeli officials with knowledge of the conversations, come as Israel has largely been left out of talks to reach an initial deal to halt a war that began with joint US-Israeli bombardment.

As Washington Weighs a Pakistan-brokered Cease-fire and Renewed Nuclear Talks, Israeli Officials Fear Trump Is Sidelining Netanyahu After a War That Lasted Longer – and Cost More…

The lack of a decisive victory in the Iran war has led to Trump losing confidence in the Israeli prime minister, analysts say.