Tightening Economic Pressure on Iran the agreed solution

Netanyahu Says No Iran Deal Possible, Told Trump 'Savages' Can't Be Trusted

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that he doubts a diplomatic agreement can be reached with Iran’s leadership, recounting a recent conversation with President Donald Trump in which the two discussed the possibility of diplomacy, military action and increased economic pressure on Tehran.

Netanyahu said he discussed the options with Trump during their July 28 meeting at the White House and expressed doubts that negotiations could produce an agreement with Iran’s current leadership.

“I doubt, however, that an agreement can be reached with that group there, with those savages,” Netanyahu said. “I tell you — an agreement cannot be reached,” he added.

The remarks were made at an event in Jerusalem for Israeli settlers in the West Bank and were reported by AFP, with the comments independently carried by outlets including CBS News, Arab News and the Times of Israel.

Netanyahu said his conversation with Trump involved three possible approaches to Iran:

1. pursuing a diplomatic agreement
2. resuming military action
3. tightening economic pressure.

He said he supported the third option and praised Trump for choosing to intensify economic pressure rather than immediately launching another major military campaign.

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