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US President Donald Trump met with Qatar’s Prime Minister at the White House and stated that military action against Iran is not currently necessary. Trump said there is positive momentum toward ending the confrontation, indicating that such action is unlikely in the near term.
According to reporting in British media, Arab leaders are concerned that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pressuring Trump to resume military operations. The report claims Netanyahu contacts Trump daily and urges him to renew the campaign against Iran.
White House officials are reportedly attempting to limit these contacts and pressure from Netanyahu’s side. The statements represent a significant divergence between the Trump administration’s current posture on Iran and apparent Israeli preferences regarding military escalation.
Sources: Ynet