'Netanyahu was not warned': Israeli PM blindsided as Trump scrapped Iran strike plans | TheBriefWire
'Netanyahu was not warned': Israeli PM blindsided as Trump scrapped Iran strike plans
Published 12 June 2026 ยท politics
US President Donald Trump surprised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by cancelling planned strikes against Iran and announcing a potential diplomatic deal within days. Trump
US President Donald Trump surprised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by cancelling planned strikes against Iran and announcing a potential diplomatic deal within days. Trump claimed Iran's leadership approved a draft framework, aiming to extend a ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Netanyahu, reportedly caught off guard, had urged continued military pressure, highlighting growing differences over Iran policy.
Published: June 12, 2026 โข 11:21 AM IST ยท Updated: June 12, 2026 โข 11:32 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
US President Donald Trump surprised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by cancelling planned strikes against Iran and announcing a potential diplomatic deal within days.
Trump claimed Iran's leadership approved a draft framework, aiming to extend a ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Netanyahu, reportedly caught off guard, had urged continued military pressure, highlighting growing differences over Iran policy.