President Donald Trump called Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to say the United States would fight Iran 'with its fingernails' if necessary, according to a single-source report. The call comes as the US pursues nuclear talks with Tehran while trying to coordinate with Israel.
President Donald Trump told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a late-night phone call that the United States will fight Iran 'with its fingernails' if needed, according to a single source report published shortly after midnight Sunday. The statement is the latest in a series of Trump communications to Netanyahu regarding Iran. As The Zioneer has reported, Trump previously told Netanyahu on June 13 that 'it's time to end this war' with Iran, per Axios. The president has also sent tough messages to Tehran directly, warning the Iranians would bear responsibility for escalation. The report does not specify whether Netanyahu responded or what concrete actions were discussed. Trump's phrasing echoes his earlier commitments to defend Israel, including a pledge on June 19 that the US would 'unequivocally' defend Israel if it strikes Iran.
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