Trump Refuses Netanyahu's Push to Escalate Iran War in First Oval Office Meeting Since Joint Campaign Launch

Trump rebuffed pressure from Netanyahu to escalate the Iran war during their July 28 Oval Office meeting — the first since both leaders launched a joint military campaign against Iran on February 28, 2026. Trump previously called Netanyahu "crazy" over Israel's continued fighting against Iran and Hezbollah. Netanyahu faces a re-election fight; Trump faces November midterms. No joint statement was released.