The Trump-Netanyahu alliance was in chaos in the hours before the Iran deal (opens original article in a new tab)

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and US President Trump had a tense exchange over an Israeli strike on Beirut, complicating a US-Iran deal, as Netanyahu prioritized domestic political concerns over US-Israel relations.

• Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu clashed with Trump over an Israeli strike on Beirut hours before a US-Iran deal was announced.
• Trump criticized Netanyahu's actions, calling them an overreaction and questioning his judgment.
• Netanyahu's government expressed frustration with US negotiations with Iran, fearing increased US influence in Lebanon.