An article summarized by Axios:
President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a tense phone call Tuesday as negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program and the broader Middle East conflict intensified. According to multiple sources, Trump remains hopeful that a deal with Iran can still be reached, while Netanyahu is deeply skeptical and reportedly pushed for resuming military action against Iran to further weaken its military and infrastructure. One source described Netanyahu as having his “hair on fire” after the conversation, highlighting growing disagreements between the two leaders over how to proceed.
Behind the scenes, regional mediators including Qatar, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt have been working on a revised proposal aimed at bridging gaps between the U.S. and Iran. The proposed framework would reportedly involve a formal “letter of intent” signed by both sides to end hostilities and begin a 30-day negotiation period covering Iran’s nuclear program, sanctions relief, and shipping access through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has acknowledged reviewing updated proposals but has not indicated major concessions so far.
Trump has publicly said the situation is “right on the borderline” between peace and renewed war, warning that military action could resume quickly if talks collapse. Iran has demanded the release of frozen funds and an end to U.S. actions against Iranian shipping, while also calling for Israel to halt operations in Lebanon. Despite the tensions, Trump signaled he is willing to give diplomacy a few more days if it could prevent further bloodshed. Meanwhile, Netanyahu is reportedly seeking a trip to Washington in the coming weeks as the conflict and negotiations remain highly volatile.
