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With Trump in a holding pattern on Iran war, allies and critics worry he risks getting boxed in

With Trump in a holding pattern on Iran war, allies and critics worry he risks getting boxed in

President Donald Trump insists he's comfortable with the current holding pattern in the Iran war

Netanyahu faces plunging support in north Israel as voters demand tougher Lebanon stance

Netanyahu faces plunging support in north Israel as voters demand tougher Lebanon stance

By Emily Rose KIRYAT SHMONA, Israel, June 4 (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces plunging support in the electorally vital north where Hezbollah rocket fire has been heaviest, a new poll has shown, putting pressure on him to take a more hawkish stance as elections loom.

President Trump Criticizes Netanyahu Over Lebanon Strikes in Heated Call

President Trump Criticizes Netanyahu Over Lebanon Strikes in Heated Call

President Donald Trump confirmed reports of a heated exchange with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding Israeli military actions in Lebanon. During a phone call, Trump expressed his disapproval of Israel's continued fighting with Hezbollah and threats to strike Beirut. He reportedly used strong language, questioning Netanyahu's actions and urging de-escalation. Despite the disagreement, Trump emphasized that relations between the U.S. and Israel remain strong, describing the call as 'very productive.' The exchange comes amid U.S. efforts to secure a broader settlement in the Middle East, with Trump reiterating the importance of keeping shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz open and urging Iran to abandon nuclear ambitions.

Netanyahu faces criticism after Trump halts Israeli strikes on Beirut

Netanyahu faces criticism after Trump halts Israeli strikes on Beirut

By Alexander Cornwell TEL AVIV, June 2 (Reuters) - Benjamin Netanyahu is under criticism at home after U.S. President Donald Trump declared Israel would halt plans to attack Iran ally Hezbollah in Beirut, highlighting pressure the Israeli leader faces ahead of an election polls show him losing.

Trump confirms he called Netanyahu crazy in phone call

Trump confirms he called Netanyahu crazy in phone call

WASHINGTON, June 3 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump acknowledged having called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu crazy in an expletive-filled phone exchange over fighting in Lebanon while the U.S. was trying to negotiate an end to hostilities with Iran.

Trump confirms he called Netanyahu 'crazy,' as he says Israel is complicating peace talks with Iran

Trump confirms he called Netanyahu 'crazy,' as he says Israel is complicating peace talks with Iran

President Donald Trump in an interview released Wednesday confirmed an earlier report that he criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as “crazy” in a Monday phone call

Israel kills 8 in southern Lebanon, a day after Trump said Israel and Hezbollah to de-escalate

Israel kills 8 in southern Lebanon, a day after Trump said Israel and Hezbollah to de-escalate

Israeli drone strikes on southern Lebanon on Tuesday killed eight people, including a father and his two children

Rubio is optimistic on eventual Iran nuclear talks despite congressional skepticism

Rubio is optimistic on eventual Iran nuclear talks despite congressional skepticism

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he's optimistic about the potential for a resumption in nuclear talks with Iran despite a shaky ceasefire in the war that's looking increasingly in doubt

President Trump Announces Israel-Hezbollah Agreement to Reduce Hostilities

President Trump Announces Israel-Hezbollah Agreement to Reduce Hostilities

President Trump announced that Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to reduce hostilities following discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and communications with Hezbollah through mediators. This development comes after Israeli forces made a significant incursion into Lebanon, marking the deepest penetration in over 25 years. Trump stated that Israeli troops heading towards Beirut have been turned back, and both parties have agreed to cease attacks. Netanyahu confirmed the conversation but emphasized that Israel would strike targets in Beirut if Hezbollah's attacks continue. The ceasefire, initially established in mid-April, was disrupted by renewed Hezbollah attacks following Israeli strikes in Lebanon. The situation complicates ongoing negotiations to extend the ceasefire in the Iran war, with Tehran insisting that any agreement must include Lebanon.

President Trump Criticizes Netanyahu Over Lebanon Actions in Heated Call

President Trump Criticizes Netanyahu Over Lebanon Actions in Heated Call

President Trump had a tense phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, criticizing him for actions in Lebanon that Trump believes have led to increased global animosity towards Israel. The call was prompted by Iran's threat to halt negotiations with the U.S. due to Israel's military actions. Trump reportedly accused Netanyahu of overreacting to Hezbollah's attacks and objected to Israel's military strategy in Beirut. Following the call, Trump announced that Netanyahu agreed to halt a major raid on Beirut, although Netanyahu's public statement claimed Israel's position remained unchanged.

Iran and the US trade strikes in the Persian Gulf, further testing the ceasefire

Iran and the US trade strikes in the Persian Gulf, further testing the ceasefire

Kuwait briefly shut the country's main airport after Iranian drones heavily damaged it and killed one person

Iran studying deal to halt war as stalemate persists

Iran studying deal to halt war as stalemate persists

By Jana Choukeir DUBAI, June 2 (Reuters) - Iran is reviewing a proposed agreement with the United States to halt the war between the two countries, Iran's Mehr news reported on Tuesday, after U.S. President Donald Trump said talks to reach a deal were continuing.