Watch: Trump tells BBC Netanyahu did not defy him
President Donald Trump stated in a phone call that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not defy him regarding strikes on Iran, claiming the missiles were already launched. The report also covers ongoing regional conflicts, including strikes in Lebanon and the impact of the war on civilians.
Why it matters
It provides insight into the diplomatic relationship between the US and Israel during a period of heightened Middle Eastern conflict.
BBC’s North America Editor Sarah Smith has spoken with President Donald Trump in a brief phone call Monday about the US president s conversations with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leading up to strikes on Iran.
The article presents quotes and reports on multiple regional events without overt editorializing.
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