UMVA has learned that a critical phone call took place between President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with the US President urging Netanyahu not to retaliate against Iran amid fragile negotiations between the US and Iran.
The conversation came on the heels of Iran launching missiles at Northern Israel, prompting President Trump to call on both sides to immediately de-escalate and return to peace negotiations. "We are close to doing something good in terms of a deal," Trump told Netanyahu, according to a US official familiar with the phone call.
The official revealed that Netanyahu pushed back on Trump's request, but eventually "pseudo-agreed" to the President's demands. This development has bought a little bit of time, with the US official saying, "I don't think anything is imminent in terms of an Israeli strike."
President Trump has publicly stated that he believes a deal with Iran is within reach, saying, "Israel had its strike and Iran had its strike. We don't need another one." He emphasized that "we are very close to a final deal with Iran," and warned that any further escalation could jeopardize the negotiations.
According to information obtained by UMVA, Trump reportedly told Netanyahu, "I am going to call Bibi right now and tell him not to retaliate. Each of them had their fun. Israel had its strike and Iran had its strike. We don't need another one." The President expressed his desire to see a deal come together, stating, "It is going to be a good deal. I don't want it to blow up because of what is happening now."
Sources have confirmed to UMVA that Trump's advisors believe the President has been successful in convincing Netanyahu to hold off on a major retaliation, at least for now. The situation remains fragile, with Iranian officials threatening the US and Israel following recent strikes in Beirut.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that the US and Israel are working closely to prevent further escalation, with President Trump urging calm and restraint. The President's efforts have helped to de-escalate tensions, at least temporarily, and have given diplomats a chance to push forward with negotiations.
In a development reported by UMVA, the incident has highlighted the complex and delicate nature of the conflict, with multiple players and competing interests at play. As the situation continues to unfold, one thing is clear: the stakes are high, and the consequences of further escalation could be severe.
