Trump Says Netanyahu Will Do Whatever He Wants on Iran
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- Trump publicly declared that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu will do whatever he wants him to do on Iran, a statement no U.S. president has ever made publicly.
- Trump's popularity in Israel exceeds Netanyahu’s, giving him leverage to pressure the Israeli leader ahead of the October election.
- Trump forced Netanyahu to accept a 20‑point Gaza peace plan in October 2025 after threatening to walk away from the Israeli leader.
- Trump threatened Oman with “blow them up” if its leaders crossed him on the Strait of Hormuz, illustrating his aggressive regional posture.
- Netanyahu faces political vulnerability due to ongoing conflicts with Hezbollah, Hamas, and Iran, making U.S. backing critical for his re‑election prospects.
Why it matters: Netanyahu risks losing the October election if Trump withdraws support, while Trump gains a bargaining chip to shape Israeli policy on Iran, potentially shifting regional power dynamics.
