US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are locked in a high-stakes game over the Iran war, with both leaders seeking to stay 'politically alive.' A US official revealed that while Netanyahu needs the war to continue, Trump needs it to end to maintain his position in the US.
The last 24 hours have seen friction and anticipation as the US negotiates a deal with Iran, while Israel continues to bomb Lebanon, triggering retaliatory attacks by Iran.
Trump spoke with Netanyahu on Sunday, urging him to halt the attacks and warning that if Israel doesn't stop, it could soon find itself 'on its own very soon.'
Netanyahu argued that failing to respond to Iran's attack would harm Israel, the US, and ongoing peace efforts, while Trump faces a dilemma, with halting the conflict appearing to be in his best interest amid mounting criticism within his country.
