President Donald Trump reportedly clashed with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over a critical shortage of weapons for the war on Iran, a situation allegedly contributing to paused strikes. The White House denied this report. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a US-backed plan for Gaza, citing security concerns and pressure from his far-right coalition. In parallel, Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian announced Tehran's support for any decisions made by Palestinian leaders in indirect negotiations with Israel.
President Donald Trump reportedly confronted Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth regarding a critical shortage of vital weapons necessary for the war on Iran. This issue was cited as a reason for the pause in large-scale strikes against Iran. However, the White House has denied the report of this confrontation.
In a separate development, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Tuesday that Israel has not agreed to a US-backed plan for Gaza. Netanyahu emphasized Israel's security priorities and its potential to take independent action. This stance comes amid significant pressure from far-right members of his coalition government. Israeli military operations in Gaza are continuing.
Concurrently, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced that Tehran will support any decision made by Palestinian leaders concerning the ongoing indirect negotiations between Hamas and Israel. This statement was reported by Iranian state media, indicating Iran's alignment with Palestinian leadership in the context of the Gaza conflict.
President Donald Trump reportedly confronted Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth regarding a critical shortage of vital weapons necessary for the war on Iran. This issue was cited as a reason for the pause in large-scale strikes against Iran. However, the White House has denied the report of this confrontation.