Netanyahu's office denies Israel will strike Iran in bid to derail US nuclear talks

The Prime Minister's Office denied a New York Times report claiming he threatened US president Trump with a strike on Iran, calling it "fake news."

US President Donald Trump meets Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington, DC.

US President Donald Trump meets Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington, DC.

(photo credit: LEAH MILLIS/REUTERS)

ByAMICHAI STEIN, WALLA!

MAY 28, 2025 08:38

Updated: MAY 28, 2025 10:21

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