Netanyahu admits difficulty influencing Trump decisions on Iran, sources say
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has acknowledged challenges in influencing U.S. President Donald Trump's decisions regarding Iran. This admission comes amid Israel's exclusion from discussions aimed at reaching a ceasefire agreement. The situation highlights the complexities of international diplomacy in the region.
- ▪Netanyahu has expressed difficulty in swaying Trump's decisions on Iran.
- ▪Israel has been largely excluded from negotiations for a ceasefire.
- ▪The comments were relayed to Reuters by Israeli officials familiar with the discussions.
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Netanyahu admits difficulty influencing Trump decisions on Iran, sources sayNetanyahu'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 the war.Follow us on GooglePrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump are seen shaking hands at a press conference in 2025.(photo credit: JONATHAN ERNST/REUTERS)
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