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Trump to Discuss Iran with Netanyahu on Sunday
President Trump will speak with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday about Iran. The call follows reports of stalled negotiations and Iranian delay tactics.
May 17, 8:14 AM·1m read1 source
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President Donald Trump will speak with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday. The discussion comes as Trump weighs restarting military action against Iran. Netanyahu said he would speak with Trump on Sunday morning. He stated that he would hear impressions from Trump's recent trip to China and discuss other matters.
Regional intelligence officials told Fox News that Iran is using deception and delay tactics. They said Tehran hopes to buy time and complicate any potential return to military action. The officials added that Iran believes it can stretch the crisis for at least two more weeks.
This approach is intended to make restarting military strikes more difficult for Trump both politically and operationally.
-led blockade is creating visible effects inside Iran. Early signs of a fuel crisis include long lines at gas stations and distribution problems. The official reported that prices are rising, unemployment is climbing, and inflation is accelerating. Fox News reached out to the White House for comment but did not receive an immediate response.
