Trump, Netanyahu Discuss Reported Iran Peace Framework Amid Tensions

(MENAFN) The US president and the Israeli prime minister reportedly held a tense conversation focused on a draft proposal aimed at ending ongoing hostilities with Iran. According to reports, the discussion centered on a revised diplomatic memorandum developed with regional mediation efforts.

Sources cited in reporting described the call as highly strained, with the Israeli leader reacting strongly to the contents of the proposed framework. The draft was said to involve contributions facilitated by Gulf and regional partners, forming part of broader efforts to stabilize the conflict following a ceasefire period earlier in the year that was later extended.

While Israeli leadership reportedly pushed for the continuation of planned military actions, arguing that delays could strengthen Iran’s position, the US side reportedly emphasized the value of allowing diplomatic efforts additional time to progress. Officials familiar with the exchange described a disagreement over whether military escalation or negotiation should take priority in the immediate term.

The conversation followed earlier indications that new targeted operations were being considered, though those plans were later paused after input from several regional states, according to reports. The US administration later stated that talks aimed at concluding the conflict were approaching a critical stage.

The US president subsequently told reporters that efforts were focused on avoiding further loss of life and that he was not under time pressure to rush decisions tied to domestic political considerations. He also downplayed any significant disagreement with the Israeli leader, asserting alignment on broader strategic goals and describing the Israeli prime minister as fully cooperative with US objectives.

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