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Benjamin Netanyahu asserts President Trump is the senior partner in the U.S.-Israel alliance and remains skeptical of a diplomatic solution with Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated during an interview with ABC News that President Trump is the senior partner in the U.S.-Israel alliance. While tensions have risen between the two leaders recently, Netanyahu clarified that he is not actively trying to persuade President Trump to continue attacking Iran, despite some perceptions of his efforts. Netanyahu emphasized that while the U.S. and Israel are partners, the United States under President Trump has played a crucial role in joining forces against a common enemy. He addressed recent criticisms from Vice President J.D. Vance regarding the manipulation of U.S. public opinion by Israeli officials, noting that he had straightened out the misunderstanding with the Vice President. The prime minister also expressed skepticism regarding Iran's reliability in negotiations, noting that the regime is weaker than ever but has not yet collapsed. Netanyahu highlighted the importance of a nuclear-free Iran as a shared goal between himself and President Trump.

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