Netanyahu pushes Trump to resume Iran strikes as US favors diplomacy

President Donald Trump said Monday he is not considering resuming military strikes against Iran, contradicting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's push for renewed attacks, and suggested a diplomatic deal with Tehran could be reached. Trump's comments came as Iranian negotiators held talks in Doha with Qatari mediators, and Vice President JD Vance reported "good conversations" with Iranians. Trump reiterated his bottom-line demand that Iran never possess a nuclear weapon, while noting recent strikes had killed Iranian leaders. The president's stance follows a reportedly "tough" and "direct" phone call with Netanyahu on Saturday, during which the Israeli leader pressed for immediate strikes after Tuesday's US midterm elections. Trump said Washington could strike suspected nuclear sites like Pickaxe Mountain within minutes but preferred negotiations.