Trump's Peacemaker Claim Shattered As Bibi Says 'I Call the Shots', Strikes Iran Despite US Warnings

| Jun 08, 2026, 06:01:12 PM | TOI.in
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Has Donald Trump been overpowered by his strongest ally Benjamin Netanyahu? On Monday, Israeli forces launched strikes on targets in central and western Iran after alleging that Tehran fired missiles toward Israel. Iran responded with retaliatory attacks, triggering air raid sirens, explosions, and renewed fears of a wider regional conflict. The attacks by Israel took place despite Trump urging Netanyahu not to immediately retaliate against Iran and believed he had convinced the Israeli leader to hold off. However, Israel proceeded with military action, raising questions about the extent of U.S. influence over its closest Middle East ally. Adding to the confusion, U.S. officials reportedly said American forces were not involved in the strikes, while Israeli media cited sources claiming coordination between Israel and the United States.

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