Trump, Netanyahu to speak Sunday amid reports of potential revival of military action on Iran
President Donald Trump is set to speak with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid reports that the U.S. may restart military action against Iran. The potential escalation follows Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz and its refusal to abandon nuclear ambitions, which has reportedly frustrated Trump. A U.S.-led blockade is reportedly causing fuel shortages and rising prices inside Iran, exacerbating the crisis.
- ▪President Donald Trump will speak with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday amid tensions with Iran.
- ▪Regional intelligence officials say Iran is pursuing a strategy of 'deception and delay' to complicate a potential U.S. military restart.
- ▪A U.S.-led blockade is reportedly causing long gas lines and rising fuel prices inside Iran.
- ▪Iranian officials reportedly believe international events like the World Cup and America’s 250th anniversary could work in their favor by delaying conflict.
- ▪Netanyahu stated he speaks with Trump every few days and remains prepared for all scenarios regarding Iran.
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Benjamin Netanyahu Trump, Netanyahu to speak Sunday amid reports of potential revival of military action on Iran U.S.-led blockade is causing fuel crisis inside Iran with long gas lines and rising prices, senior Israeli official says By Eric Mack , Trey Yingst Fox News Published May 17, 2026 8:14am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Drone strikes generator at nuclear power plant in UAE Chief foreign correspondent Trey Yingst reports on a drone attack against a nuclear power plant in the UAE as President Donald Trump is set to speak with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid stalled negotiations with Iran.
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