Trump ‘FREEZES OUT’ Netanyahu From Secret Iran Talks, US-Israel Rift ‘EXPLODES’ Behind Closed Doors

Added: 2026-05-24

[00:00:00]Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may be America's closest ally in the Middle East, but behind closed doors, Donald Trump appears to be cutting him out of the room. According to a bombshell report by the New York Times, Israel has been left almost completely out of the loop as Washington openly pushes forward with high stakes negotiations with Iran.

[00:00:22]And the shock inside Tel Aviv is growing. The report citing senior Israeli defense officials claims Netanyahu's government is now scrambling for information through back channels, intelligence sources, and foreign diplomatic contacts because the White House is no longer fully sharing details of the talks. The diplomatic freeze reportedly exploded during a tense phone call between Trump and Netanyahu earlier this week. Axios claims Netanyahu's hair was on fire after hearing details of a proposed framework being drafted by mediators, a framework aimed at ending the war and opening a fresh negotiation window with Iran. The proposed talks reportedly include Iran's nuclear program and even the future of the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most critical oil choke point. But the biggest revelation may be the growing divide between Trump and Netanyahu themselves. A new Axios report claims Netanyahu is extremely worried about Trump making an unfavorable deal. While Israel continues pushing for maximum pressure on Iran, Trump now appears increasingly focused on striking a deal, even if it means sidelining his closest regional partner. And Trump made that crystal clear. Speaking to reporters, the US president declared that Netanyahu would do whatever I want him to do, calling him a very good man.

[00:01:49]>> Said the prime minister about Iran and how long I >> He's fine. He'll do whatever I want him to do. He's very, very good man. Uh he'll do whatever I want him to do. And he's a he's a great guy to me. He's a great guy. Don't forget he was a wartime prime minister and he's not treated right in Israel in my opinion. I'm right now at 99% in Israel. I could run for prime minister. So maybe after I do this I'll go to Israel, run for prime minister. I had a poll this morning. I'm 99%.

[00:02:23]So that's good. But uh no, he's a wartime prime minister. I just don't think they treat him well.

[00:02:29]>> Mr. President, what do you think of Spencer? I think they have a president over there that treats you very poorly.

[00:02:35]>> A dramatic new twist may be unfolding in the Iran war. Saudi broadcaster Alabia has published what it claims is the final draft of a possible US Iran agreement brokered through Pakistan. A deal that if approved could freeze one of the world's most dangerous confrontations within hours. But behind the scenes, major flash points remain unresolved, raising questions over whether this is a genuine breakthrough or simply a temporary pause before another explosion in the region.

[00:03:09]According to the report, the proposed agreement is still awaiting formal approval from both US and Iran. Sources cited by Alarabia say the deal would come into effect immediately after both sides officially announce it. The draft reportedly outlines a nine-point framework centered on an immediate ceasefire and deescalation across land, sea, and air operations following months of missile strikes, naval confrontations, and attacks linked to the wider USIsraeli conflict with Iran.

[00:04:17]Heat. Heat.

[00:04:29]The agreement would guarantee freedom of navigation through the straight of Hormuz, the Arabian Gulf, and the Gulf of Oman, waterways that have become major flash points since Iran moved to restrict maritime traffic after the war erupted in late February. The agreement would also establish a joint monitoring mechanism to oversee implementation and resolve disputes. Under the draft, negotiations on unresolved issues would begin within 7 days of the ceasefire taking effect. But significantly, the reported framework does not explicitly address some of US's biggest demands, including dismantling Iran's nuclear infrastructure, limiting ballistic missile development, or ending support for regional proxy groups. The proposal offers gradual sanctions relief in exchange for Iran adhering to the agreement's terms. However, it remains unclear what penalties would follow if talks on the unresolved disputes collapse.

[00:05:31]Meanwhile, Marco Rubio signaled cautious optimism about the negotiations.

[00:05:36]Speaking to reporters, Rubio said there were some good signs emerging from talks with Iran, but warned against assuming a breakthrough was guaranteed. He said President Donald Trump still preferred a diplomatic outcome, but stressed that the US was prepared to pursue other options if negotiations failed.

[00:05:57]>> Well, I don't want to get ahead of it to make here. here's I think we've made some progress but obviously we're dealing with a system that itself is a little fractured um uh so the Iranian system and so but that said there'll be a couple visits I understand uh I believe uh the Pakistanis will be traveling to Thran today so hopefully that'll advance this further president's preference is to do a good deal that's his preference it's always been his preference if we can get a good deal done that would be great I'm not here to tell you that it's going to happen for sure but I'm here to tell you that we're going to do everything we can to see if we can get one. But if we can't get a good deal, the president's been clear.

[00:06:32]He has other options. I'm not going to elaborate on what those are, but everybody knows what those are. But his preference is always a deal. His preference is always an agreement. His preference is always diplomacy. So, um, let's see if we can get there. Um, there's some good signs, but we understand. I don't want to be overly optimistic as well. So, let's see what happens over the next few days.

[00:06:50]>> And how do you intend to get Ral Castro to the United States? Well, that was the a grand jury in South Florida returned an indictment of Raul Castro. Nothing to do with us. It's a grand jury. The evidence is clear. He admits to it. Raul Castro openly admits and brags about he shot down uh uh civilian gave the order to suit down civilian airplanes. And >> how would you get him here?

[00:07:13]>> Well, I'm not going to talk about how we're going to get him here. Um if we were trying to get him here, why would I say to the media what our plans are about that? I know you have to ask, but why would I answer that? The bottom line there's a lot he's at that point he becomes a fugitive of American justice and well you know if there's an announcement of popular we'll tell you we'll tell you afterwards not before.

[00:07:30]The current ceasefire traces back to Pakistani mediation efforts that produced a temporary truce on April 8th after weeks of intense fighting. While formal peace talks in Islamabad failed to secure a final settlement, Trump later extended the ceasefire indefinitely even as restrictions tied to Iranian linked maritime traffic remained in place.

[00:07:57]The ceasefire may still be holding on paper, but behind the scenes, the Iran standoff now appears to be moving in a far more dangerous direction. Even as negotiations with the United States continued, new reports now suggest Iran was simultaneously expanding its missile capabilities, refusing key American nuclear demands and warning that diplomacy itself may now be nearing collapse. According to reports cited by Anidolu agency and regional media, Iranian linked entities allegedly ordered thousands of tons of ammonium per chlorate from a Hong Kong-based company, a chemical used as solid missile fuel and reportedly sufficient for hundreds of ballistic missiles. At the same time, fresh reports now claim Iran's leadership has made a final decision not to hand over its highlyenriched uranium stockpile to Washington. The ammonium perchlorate order is triggering fresh scrutiny because of the chemical's direct link to ballistic missile production. According to reports, the shipment was allegedly ordered by an Iranian company identified as Pichkaman Tedarit Rafi Noven Company.

[00:09:07]The reports claim the quantity involved could potentially fuel nearly 800 ballistic missiles. Iran has historically imported such materials for its own missile program and according to western allegations also for regional allied groups and military cooperation involving Russia. The timing of the reported purchase is now drawing particular attention because it allegedly took place while diplomatic negotiations involving Iran were still ongoing. The reports also mention discussions taking place in Islamabad.

[00:09:39]At the same time, broader regional tensions continued escalating.

[00:09:44]Meanwhile, another major flash point is now emerging around Iran's uranium stockpile. According to Al Arabia, citing what it described as a highlevel source, Iran's Supreme Leader Moabaka Kamune has made a final decision not to hand over Iran's highlyenriched uranium reserves to Washington. That issue remains one of the central demands pushed by Washington and Israel in negotiations linked to Iran's nuclear program. The latest reported decision could now sharply complicate already fragile diplomatic efforts. Iran has repeatedly insisted that its nuclear program remains peaceful and denies seeking weapons capability. But the United States, Israel, and several Western governments continue accusing Thrron of moving dangerously close toward weaponsgrade capability. At the same time, fresh comments from a source described as close to Iran's negotiating team now suggest talks may be nearing a complete deadlock. According to the source, no final agreement draft currently exists. The same source also claimed that American nuclear demands have created what was described as a total deadlock in negotiations. The same source further warned that US threats have left Thrron increasingly angry and losing interest in continuing talks.

[00:11:04]Perhaps most alarmingly, the source claimed that conflict itself could kick off at any moment. The warning now adds to fears that the current ceasefire atmosphere across the region may be far more fragile than publicly acknowledged.