Netanyahu, who has consistently advocated for a far more aggressive military posture against Tehran, has grown increasingly frustrated with the delays, which he believes only strengthen Iran’s position.
Frustration within Netanyahu’s inner circle has intensified, with senior Israeli officials pushing strongly for renewed strikes and expressing irritation at what they describe as Iran’s diplomatic delays, another Israeli source told CNN.
This is not the first time differences have emerged between Washington and Tel Aviv.
US officials have previously acknowledged that the two allies do not always share the same objectives regarding Iran.
When asked on Wednesday about his conversation with Netanyahu, Trump asserted his control over the situation, saying, “He’ll do whatever I want him to do.”
Trump has so far continued to pursue a diplomatic path, stating that developments with Iran are “right on the borderline” and that giving negotiations a few more days could save lives.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson confirmed on Wednesday that Tehran and Washington continue to exchange messages through Pakistani channels.
However, significant gaps remain between the two sides. Iran has not softened its core demands, while issues concerning its nuclear programme and frozen assets were still unresolved earlier this week, a regional source indicated.
Trump has continued to keep military options on the table, warning, “If we don’t get the right answers, it goes very quickly. We’re all ready to go.”
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