Netanyahu and Trump discuss coordination as US-Iran tensions escalate

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump held a phone call to discuss bilateral coordination amid escalating hostilities between the United States and Iran. Netanyahu expressed concern over Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's statements against Israel and emphasized the need for security zones along Israel's borders. Source: eldiado, diariolibree

Escalation between US and Iran

The call occurred as the U.S. launched airstrikes against about 90 Iranian military targets, including air defense systems and missile depots, in response to Iranian attacks on merchant ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran retaliated by striking U.S. bases in Kuwait and Bahrain. Source: infobae, lavozar The U.S. strikes have caused at least 14 deaths and 78 injuries over two days. Source: diariolibree Trump declared the ceasefire over, ending three months of negotiations. Source: lavanguardia Netanyahu stated that the "war is not over yet" and that Israel is prepared for any scenario. Source: lavozar, diariolibree

Israel's stance on Lebanon

Netanyahu reiterated that Israel will maintain its military presence in southern Lebanon "as long as necessary" for security, despite a framework agreement reached in Washington among Lebanese, American, and Israeli representatives. Source: eldiado, lavozar Israeli defense minister Israel Katz warned that Israel is ready to attack Iran again with "greater force" if needed. Source: infobae The Israeli air force, Netanyahu boasted, can operate "from Yemen to Iran." Source: infobae