U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have reached a sharp disagreement over future strategy in the ongoing conflict involving Iran. According to CNN, their differences became evident during a heated phone call on Tuesday. Trump had earlier signaled plans for a new targeted strike against Iran, codenamed 'Operation Sledgehammer,' but later announced its postponement following requests from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.

Sources said the three Gulf states, in coordination with the White House and Pakistani intermediaries, are working to establish a new diplomatic framework. Trump told reporters that the Iran issue was nearing its final stage, suggesting either a deal or tougher measures could follow. Netanyahu, however, remains dissatisfied with the diplomatic approach and continues to advocate for stronger military action, arguing that any delay benefits Tehran.

Israeli sources noted that Netanyahu doubts any agreement can be reached through diplomacy, particularly as Iran has not agreed to relinquish its enriched uranium stockpile. Meanwhile, Reuters reported that Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has instructed that near-weapons-grade uranium reserves must not be sent abroad, though no official confirmation has yet been issued.