Telephone conversation between Trump and Netanyahu about the renewal of attacks against Iran The Wall Street Journal reported that Donald Trump, president of the United States, had a telephone conversation with Benjamin Netanyahu, the sought-after prime minister of Israel, on Saturday, and discussed developments in the region and the military plans related to the war with Iran. According to this newspaper, "this call comes at a time when America is preparing to renew airstrikes on Iran." Meanwhile, on the Axios website, citing an American source, it is claimed that Netanyahu is consulting with Trump so that the US will launch a joint military attack against Iran immediately after the mid-term elections.