Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed that he maintains close coordination with U.S. President Donald Trump over the ongoing Iran war, saying they speak almost daily. His statement came amid reports that Washington has been excluding Israel from consultations on the conflict, raising doubts about the true state of their alliance. Public skepticism toward Netanyahu’s credibility has fueled speculation that relations between the two leaders are deteriorating.

Analysts cited in the report suggest that Netanyahu’s repeated assurances of a strong partnership may mask serious fractures. Political consultant Dalia Scheindlin expressed concern that the war is going badly, while former diplomat Alon Pinkas described how Netanyahu persuaded Trump to pursue military action against Iran, using Venezuela as an example. U.S. intelligence officials reportedly warned of Iranian retaliation, which later materialized through attacks and economic disruption.

By late March, Trump was said to be frustrated with Netanyahu, ceasing to mention Israel in his statements and excluding it from ceasefire talks. Observers believe the conflict has politically damaged both leaders ahead of their respective elections, leaving their once-aligned fortunes increasingly uncertain.