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In the chaotic hours before Trump's Iran deal, Netanyahu had other priorities

ABC Australia · Jun 15, 2026, 2:07 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Donald Trump wanted to wrap up the war in Iran, while Benjamin Netanyahu bombed a southern suburb of Lebanon.
  • Iran war live updates: For the latest news on the Middle East crisis, read our blog.
  • On Sunday morning, Benjamin Netanyahu posted a birthday message on social media to his closest political ally.

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Donald Trump wanted to wrap up the war in Iran, while Benjamin Netanyahu bombed a southern suburb of Lebanon. (Reuters: Evelyn Hockstein)

Link copied Share Share article In the hours before the United States-Iran deal was announced, there was reportedly a chaotic interaction between the two men who started the war.

Iran war live updates: For the latest news on the Middle East crisis, read our blog.

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