Trump says Netanyahu will do ‘whatever I want him to do’ following ‘dramatic’ call about Iran strikes
President Trump stated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will comply with his wishes regarding military actions against Iran after a significant phone call between the two leaders. Trump emphasized that he is not in a hurry to reach an agreement with Iran, suggesting he would prefer fewer casualties. Meanwhile, Iran has threatened to retaliate against nations outside the Middle East if the U.S. or Israel resumes bombing campaigns.
- ▪Trump claimed Netanyahu will do whatever he wants regarding Iran strikes after a dramatic call.
- ▪He expressed no urgency to finalize a deal with Iran, indicating a preference for fewer casualties.
- ▪Iran has vowed to attack countries outside the Middle East if aggression against them is repeated.
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- ▪ Latest on Iran war as Trump says Netanyahu will do "whatever I want him to do" — CBS News — Top
- ▪ Trump says Netanyahu 'will do whatever I want him to do,' is on 'same page on Iran' — The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
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World News Trump says Netanyahu will do ‘whatever I want him to do’ following ‘dramatic’ call about Iran strikes By Emily Crane and Steven Nelson Published May 20, 2026, 12:57 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google President Trump insisted Wednesday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will do whatever he wants him to do regarding Iran strikes after the two leaders held a “dramatic” call overnight as high-stake talks about ending the war drag on. “He’s a very good man, he’ll do whatever I want him to do,” Trump said when asked whether he’d given Netanyahu a timeline for resuming strikes against Tehran.
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