Trump also hit back at claims he only started the war with Iran because he was “tricked” into the conflict by the Israeli prime minister

US President Donald Trump lashed out at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a phone call on Monday over Israel's escalation in Lebanon, two US officials and a third…

US officials told Axios Trump lashed out at Netanyahu, called him 'crazy' and halted Dahiyeh strikes; Trump said an Iran deal could come next week

The US president reportedly lashed out at the Israeli leader over escalation in Lebanon, warning that attacks on Beirut could derail Iran negotiations.

The story reported by Axios has understandably been met with considerable skepticism. Here's why.

The US president is facing criticism from parts of his Maga base that he is doing Israel’s bidding in the Middle East conflict.

Trump further defended the military action against Iran, describing it as a decision that could not be postponed because of what he viewed as an imminent nuclear threat.

President Trump is pissed over suggestions that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is the one who convinced him to go to war.

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United States President Donald Trump confirmed he called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "crazy" over stalled Iran peace talks. He stated his relationship with…

The US president denied claims Netanyahu manipulated him in starting a war with Iran, and said Israel would not exist without him.

Trump also hit back at claims he only started the war with Iran because he was “tricked” into the conflict by the Israeli prime minister

Trump went on to say he had a "very good relationship" with Netanyahu. "We've done well together... I like Bibi a lot."

The US leader stressed that the decision to launch the military operation against Iran was entirely his own

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Even as the U.S. president conceded the tensions in an interview released Wednesday, he insisted that his relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was solid and…

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A good-enough settlement for the United States may not satisfy its Israeli partners.

A rare public rift between U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has grabbed global attention amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.…