Netanyahu says Israel has little sway over Trumplittle sway over Trump on Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told confidants in private that Israel has little ability to influence Donald Trump's decisions on Iran, according to reports on May 25.
The comments come as Washington negotiates with Tehran over a possible deal, underscoring how much the talks could reshape regional security and Israel's room to maneuver.
- Israel and Iran have seen their rivalry spread across proxy networks and covert operations for decades.
- US-Iran talks often draw intense attention in the Gulf because they can affect shipping, sanctions, and oil markets.
- Netanyahu and Trump have long had a politically close but sometimes uneven relationship.
US-Iran Ceasefire War
The United States launched military strikes against Iran on June 26, 2026, in response to a drone attack on a commercial cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a "foolish violation" of the 60-day ceasefire agreement signed just days earlier[2][4][14].
26 June, 09:35 PM
US launches strikes against Iran following commercial ship attack26 June, 04:47 PM
Trump calls Iran drone attack on cargo ship a ceasefire violation
