President Donald Trump has confirmed repos that he used strong language, calling Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “f***ing crazy” during a tense phone call concerning Israel’s military actions in Lebanon. The conversation repoedly focused on planned Israeli strikes in Beirut.
Escalation and Diplomatic Concerns
Earlier repos indicated that Trump had urged Netanyahu to halt anticipated attacks on Beirut, expressing concern that fuher escalation could jeopardize ongoing United States-Iran negotiations and a delicate regional ceasefire. Speaking on the New York Post’s ‘Pod Force One’ podcast, Trump acknowledged the heated exchange when questioned about the specific phrase.
“I did,” Trump stated when asked if he had called Netanyahu “f***ing crazy.” He explained his reaction by saying, “I was a little bit peurbed at his constantly fighting with Lebanon. At some point I said, ‘We gotta stop this. We gotta stop it.’” Despite the strong words, Trump maintained that his relationship with the Israeli leader remains “very good.”
The President also dismissed suggestions that Netanyahu had influenced him into conflict with Iran, labeling such claims as coming from “the enemy.”
Intensified Israeli Operations
In recent days, Israel has significantly increased its operations in Lebanon, conducting strikes it asses are targeting Hezbollah commanders and infrastructure. Israeli forces have also advanced deeper into southern Lebanon, repoedly capturing Beaufo Castle, a historic foress overlooking the Litani River.
Lebanese health authorities repoed on Wednesday that over 3,500 individuals have died as a result of Israeli attacks since early March. This intensification of conflict has drawn criticism from Tehran.
Iran’s Warning and Ceasefire Strain
Iran maintains that the existing United States-Iran ceasefire framework should extend to Lebanon. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf issued a warning on Tuesday, suggesting that continued Israeli operations could undermine diplomatic effos.
“If the Israeli aggression against Lebanon continues, we will not only halt the path of negotiations, but we will also be in direct confrontation with the enemy,” Ghalibaf wrote on the social platform X.
These tensions arise as the eight-week-old ceasefire between Iran and the United States faces renewed pressure. United States Central Command announced it had conducted “self-defense strikes” on Iran’s Qeshm Island on Wednesday. In response, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated it targeted assets linked to the United States in the Gulf, citing retaliation for recent American actions. Kuwait International Airpo was repoedly affected during this exchange.
