RismadarVoice Reporters
November 12, 2026
United States President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly had a heated telephone conversation over whether Washington should resume military strikes against Iran, amid growing differences over the future of the conflict.
Israeli news outlet Ynet reported that the discussion, held over the weekend, became confrontational as Netanyahu pressed for renewed military action while Trump favoured giving diplomatic efforts another opportunity.
Citing sources familiar with the conversation, Ynet described the exchange as unusually tense, with one source characterising it as a shouting match.
However, Netanyahu’s office strongly rejected the account, describing the allegations as false and insisting that the conversation was not confrontational.
The disagreement comes amid continuing diplomatic difficulties between Washington and Tehran following months of military confrontation and stalled negotiations.
According to the Financial Times, Netanyahu has maintained frequent contact with Trump, urging stronger military action against Iran.
Regional leaders have reportedly encouraged Washington to prioritise negotiations and avoid further escalation.
Trump has publicly suggested that immediate military action may not be necessary, although he has maintained that American forces remain prepared to respond if required.
Meanwhile, the White House has reaffirmed its intention to maintain economic and military pressure on Tehran, including measures affecting the Strait of Hormuz.
The reported tensions between the two leaders follow earlier disagreements over Israeli military operations in Lebanon.
Despite those differences, Trump has previously maintained that his relationship with Netanyahu remains cordial.
In a related development, Iranian security chief Mohsen Rezaei warned on Wednesday that Tehran could retaliate against American military installations beyond the Middle East if the United States launched further attacks.
Speaking to Lebanon-based Al Mayadeen television, Rezaei said military bases in European countries could become targets if American aircraft used those facilities to attack Iran.
The warning raised concerns about the possibility of a wider regional and international confrontation.
Iranian officials have also insisted that any diplomatic settlement must address sanctions, security arrangements and restrictions affecting the country’s economic activities.
The latest developments underscore the uncertainty surrounding efforts to resolve the conflict through negotiations.
While reports suggest differences between Washington and Israel over their next steps, the precise nature of the Trump-Netanyahu conversation remains disputed.
Neither government has publicly confirmed that the two leaders engaged in a shouting match.
