June 2026 Netanyahu-Trump phone call
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| Host country |  United States Israel |
| Date | June 1, 2026 |
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Template:Benjamin Netanyahu series On June 1, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held an expletive-filled phone call regarding Israel's military strikes in Lebanon and peace negotiations with Iran during the 2026 Iran war. In the call, Trump reportedly called Netanyahu "crazy" and said that he would "be in prison" if it weren't for him.
News outlets noted that while Trump maintains a relationship with Netanyahu, the clash exposed a growing divergence in their military priorities. Trump later confirmed reports that he did call Netanyahu "crazy" during the heated exchange, claiming he was feeling "a bit perturbed" over Israel's actions in Lebanon.[1][2]
Background
In the weeks leading up to the call, tensions in the Middle East had escalated following an Israeli strike in Beirut and subsequent Iranian missile attacks against Israel. The Trump administration was simultaneously engaged in negotiations with Iran aimed at reducing regional hostilities and reaching a broader diplomatic agreement.
Phone call
On June 1, 2026, Iran threatened to abandon the negotiations with the US over Israel's actions in Lebanon. Trump later called Netanyahu on the phone and told him during a heated exchange; "You're fucking crazy. You'd be in prison if it weren't for me;" in reference to his support during the latter's bribery trial in 2020. Trump also reportedly said "I'm saving your ass. Everybody hates you now. Everybody hates Israel because of this."[3][4][5]
Trump spoke with Netanyahu again on June 7 after Iran launched missiles at Israeli targets, where Trump reportedly urged Netanyahu not to carry out retaliatory strikes, arguing that such action could jeopardize ongoing negotiations with Iran and potentially trigger a wider regional conflict.[6][7] Trump also reportedly told Netanyahu to delay military action because the United States was "close to doing something good in terms of a deal" with Iran.[8]
Aftermath
Despite Trump's request, Israel subsequently conducted strikes against Iranian-linked targets.[9] Following the exchange of attacks, Trump publicly called on both Israel and Iran to cease hostilities. Netanyahu later stated that Israel would "hold fire" against Iran after discussions with the Trump administration, while maintaining Israel's right to respond to future attacks.[10][11]
References
- ↑ "Trump confirms he called Netanyahu crazy in phone call". Reuters. 3 June 2026. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
- ↑ Doran, Matthew (4 June 2026). "Trump says he was 'perturbed' during expletive-laden call with Netanyahu". ABC News Australia. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
- ↑ David, Barak (2026-06-01). ""You're fucking crazy": Trump fumes at Netanyahu in call on Lebanon". Axios. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
- ↑ Scott, Rachel; Faulders, Katherine; Brennan, David (2 June 2026). "Trump cursed at Netanyahu in call over Lebanon escalation, sources say". ABC News. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
- ↑ "Trump shouted and cursed Netanyahu over threat to resume Beirut bombing". The Guardian. 2 June 2026. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
- ↑ "Trump says he will press Israel to hold back after Iran retaliates for Beirut attack". Reuters. 6 June 2026. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
- ↑ "Trump warned Netanyahu against renewed Iran war, Axios reports". Reuters. 8 June 2026. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
- ↑ Ravid, Barak; Caputo, Marc (7 June 2026). "Trump tells Netanyahu not to strike Iran". Axios. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
- ↑ "First Thing: Netanyahu orders Iran strikes despite Trump claiming 'I call all the shots'". The Guardian. 8 June 2026. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
- ↑ "Complex relationship between Trump and Netanyahu continues to undermine Middle East ceasefire". The Guardian. 8 June 2026. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
- ↑ "Israel and Iran step back from renewed conflict after Trump calls for halt". The Guardian. 8 June 2026. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
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