Netanyahu Calls Trump Every Day to Push for Fresh Iran Strikes as Gulf Leaders Urge US to Choose Diplomacy

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:22pm on 10 Nov 2026,Tuesday International

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly been calling US President Donald Trump every day to push for renewed military strikes against Iran, according to a Financial Times report. The reported calls have raised concerns among regional leaders who want Washington to prioritise negotiations and avoid further escalation. Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Turkey have reportedly urged Trump to continue diplomatic efforts. Trump, meanwhile, has indicated that fresh strikes are unlikely and expressed support for maintaining the current economic blockade on Iran. The competing positions highlight growing differences over how Washington should handle the conflict with Tehran. (PC: News18)

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