Israel chose to act now, whether Trump likes it or not

Donald Trump urged Benjamin Netanyahu not to attack Iran, but give talks a chance

America did not want to be dragged into this, they didn't choose this moment, but knows the threat this escalation poses for US staff in the region.

Israel chose to act now, whether Trump likes it or not

There has been a growing tension between the leaders over Iran - now the US is distancing itself from Israel's "unilateral action".

Israel Defied Trump And Chose To Act Now - Great Yorkshire Radio

The US secretary of state was keen to emphasise that strikes on Iran were Israel’s decision alone. Israel-Iran latest: Iran retaliates after airstrikes But that was not enough for Iran’s foreign minister, who claimed Israel could not have carried out the attack without support from America. President Donald Trump had urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to attack Iran. The two leaders had what was described as a heated 40-minute exchange …