--- title: "Trump and Netanyahu Hold Tough Phone Call Regarding Possible Strikes on Iran" description: "US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed potential timelines for resuming strikes against Iran. Israel insists on a military operation after US elections, while Washington currently favors diplomacy." date: 2026-11-01T19:38:50.701Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/trump-and-netanyahu-hold-tough-call-on-iran tags: [donald-trump, benjamin-netanyahu, iran, usa-israel, middle-east-conflict] author: "Andrey Kosynko, Alexander Buran" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Trump and Netanyahu Hold Tough Phone Call Regarding Possible Strikes on Iran ![US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a meeting](https://xab.info/media/2026/11/01/tramp-i-netanyahu-proveli-zhestkiy-razgovor-po-iranu/tramp-i-netanyahu-proveli-zhestkiy-razgovor-po-iranu-1.webp) ## Key Points - Trump and Netanyahu held a phone call regarding Iran - Israel insists on strikes after the US midterm elections - Trump maintains a dual strategy combining diplomacy and military preparation - Iran is preparing for escalation by expanding its list of targets US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a phone conversation discussing the potential resumption of military action against Iran. The leaders of the two countries addressed the current state of negotiations with Tehran and reviewed potential timelines for military operations, highlighting the complex dynamics of US-Israeli relations amid escalating regional security concerns. ### Details of the Phone Call and Positions of the Parties According to insiders, the Israeli prime minister insists on the resumption of American military strikes against Iran following the US midterm elections. Meanwhile, Donald Trump currently intends to let diplomatic efforts take their course, which sources say is causing noticeable concern for the Israeli leadership. The parties evaluated the tone of the conversation differently: an Israeli source described it as a tough conversation, while an American representative preferred to call the dialogue direct. ### Washington's Dual Strategy As Axios notes, the US president adheres to a comprehensive dual strategy regarding the Islamic Republic. On the one hand, the White House administration is trying to achieve a substantive agreement with Iran and resume the peaceful diplomatic process. On the other hand, Washington is simultaneously preparing for the potential resumption of large-scale combat operations after the US congressional elections conclude. Trump followed a similar pragmatic approach prior to Operation Midnight Hammer in June 2025 and Operation Epic Fury in February. ### Regional Context and Tehran's Response Measures Tensions surrounding the Iranian nuclear program and regional influence continue to escalate. It was previously reported that the US president could decide on a powerful military strike against Iran if the election outcome proves unfavorable for Republicans. Simultaneously, Tehran is also preparing for potential confrontation: Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has ordered an expansion of the list of strategic targets for American and Israeli objects. ### Implications for Middle Eastern Security The discussion of new military scenarios between the US and Israel underscores the fragility of the current diplomatic lull. Future developments will depend on the outcome of upcoming elections in the United States and Tehran's willingness to compromise. Any change in Washington's position could instantly shift the region from a state of fragile truce into a phase of open and large-scale confrontation. ## Accounts differ ### Tone of the phone conversation between US and Israeli leaders - **Israeli source:** The conversation was tough. ([rbc.ua](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/tramp-i-netanyagu-proveli-zhorstku-rozmovu-1793561220.html)) - **American source:** The conversation was direct. ([rbc.ua](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/tramp-i-netanyagu-proveli-zhorstku-rozmovu-1793561220.html)) *Where they agree:* A phone conversation between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu took place. ## Fact-Check & Sources - [Трамп и Нетаньяху провели "жесткий" разговор по Ирану, - СМИ](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/tramp-i-netanyagu-proveli-zhorstku-rozmovu-1793561220.html) - Primary source RBC-Ukraine containing main facts about the Trump-Netanyahu negotiations. - [Трамп грозит Ирану "очень жёстким" ударом, если тот связан с нападением пилота Flydubai](https://ru.euronews.com/2026/10/02/trump-iran-flydubai) - Additional Euronews context on strict US rhetoric regarding Iran. - [Axios узнал о переговорах Трампа и Нетаньяху по новым ударам по Ирану](https://life.ru/p/za-zakrytymi-dveryami-razgovor-o-voyne-chto-tramp-i-netanyahu-obsuzhdali-pered) - Life article citing Axios on details of military operation planning. - [Нетаньяху не исключил нападения на верховного лидера Ирана Али Хаменеи. Трамп даст Ирану ...](https://www.rfi.fr/ru/%D0%B2-%D0%BC%D0%B8%D1%80%D0%B5/20250616-%D0%B8%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BD-%D0%BD%D0%BE%D1%87%D1%8C%D1%8E-%D1%81%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%B0-%D0%B0%D1%82%D0%B0%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%B0%D0%BB-%D0%B8%D0%B7%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%B8%D0%BB%D1%8C-%D0%B5%D1%81%D1%82%D1%8C-%D0%BF%D0%BE%D0%B3%D0%B8%D0%B1%D1%88%D0%B8%D0%B5-%D0%B8%D0%B7%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%B8%D0%BB%D1%8C-%D0%B7%D0%B0%D1%8F%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%BB-%D0%BE%D0%B1-%D1%83%D0%B4%D0%B0%D1%80%D0%B5-%D0%BF%D0%BE-%D1%88%D1%82%D0%B0%D0%B1-%D0%BA%D0%B2%D0%B0%D1%80%D1%82%D0%B8%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BC-%D0%B0%D0%BB%D1%8C-%D0%BA%D1%83%D0%B4%D1%81-%D0%B2-%D1%82%D0%B5%D0%B3%D0%B5%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B5) - RFI archive coverage on previous escalation rounds and strikes. ## FAQ ### What did Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu discuss? The US and Israeli leaders discussed the status of negotiations with Tehran and potential timelines for resuming military actions and strikes against Iran. ### How did American and Israeli sources evaluate the conversation? An Israeli source characterized the talk as a tough conversation, while an American counterpart called it direct. ### Why is the Israeli prime minister concerned? Netanyahu is concerned that Trump currently intends to let negotiations with Iran proceed naturally, whereas Israel insists on stronger measures after US elections.