Netanyahu Presses Trump Daily to Resume Iran Strikes, Report Says

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been calling US President Donald Trump daily to urge a resumption of strikes on Iran, according to a Financial Times report citing a person briefed on the discussions. The report says those opposing war within and outside the White House are trying to counter this push. The report notes that regional leaders are advising Trump against escalation and urging him to prioritize negotiations. After talks with Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani, Trump stated fresh strikes on Iran "seemed to be unlikely," expressing a preference for an economic blockade instead. Arab and Muslim leaders, including Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, have reportedly called Trump to voice alarm over Netanyahu's lobbying. Iranian officials have warned that any new attacks would trigger asymmetric retaliation, including threats to undersea internet cables and regional data infrastructure.