Trump Pushes Back on Netanyahu's Bid to Escalate Iran War

Trump rebuffed Netanyahu's pressure to escalate the Iran war at 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. Both face elections: Netanyahu a re-election, Trump November midterms. No joint statement followed.