Trump and Netanyahu at odds over launching another attack on Iran

Trump does not want war, while Netanyahu is preparing for an attack

Washington DC (USA) – Differences have reportedly arisen between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the issue of launching another attack on Iran. Netanyahu wants to attack Iran, whereas Trump wishes to give an opportunity to talks and an agreement. The two leaders held a one-hour telephone conversation on 19 May, during which disagreements reportedly emerged between them.

Earlier, Trump had informed Netanyahu that the United States was preparing for a new targeted attack on Iran. The operation was to be named ‘Operation Sledgehammer’. However, 24 hours later, Trump announced that the planned attack had been postponed. Trump stated that this decision was taken following requests from Gulf countries such as Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.

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