Trump’s verbal attack on Israeli PM Netanyahu over Lebanon

Updated: 7:31 PM PKT — June 2, 2026

Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, has accused the United States of duplicity, stating it was a “delusion” for President Trump to believe he could engage Tehran in negotiations while simultaneously enabling actions against Hezbollah. Speaking at an event in Islamabad, the ambassador asserted that Iran would never bow to pressure from the US or the West.

Reaffirming his country’s position on nuclear technology, Moghadam noted that Iran’s Supreme Leader has issued a fatwa declaring nuclear weapons forbidden. However, he claimed that during negotiations, the US has demanded Iran cease all uranium enrichment, even for peaceful purposes. The ambassador also acknowledged Pakistan’s role as a mediator in the talks.

Updated: 5:57 PM PKT — June 2, 2026

Despite assurances from US President Donald Trump, Israeli forces have continued attacks in southern Lebanon, resulting in at least eight more civilian deaths. An attack on a hospital in the Tyre region reportedly killed four people and wounded 50.

In response to the ongoing Israeli aggression, Iran’s Parliament Speaker Baqer Qalibaf warned his Lebanese counterpart that Tehran would halt negotiations with the United States and stand firmly against the attacks if they do not cease.

Updated: 12:18 PM PKT — June 2, 2026

In a heated emergency phone call, US President Donald Trump reportedly castigated Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for continued military aggression in Lebanon, calling him “crazy” and “ungrateful.” The call was prompted after an Israeli threat to bomb a suburb of Beirut led Iran to suspend contacts with the US. Trump warned Netanyahu that an attack on Beirut would lead to greater international isolation for Israel.

Despite the US president announcing a halt to Israeli operations following the call, new Israeli airstrikes and shelling were reported in southern Lebanon. The attacks resulted in an entire family being killed in Marwanieh and two people being injured in Tyre.

Updated: 10:45 AM PKT — June 2, 2026

US President Donald Trump’s frustration with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly stems from concerns that continued Israeli military operations in Lebanon could derail sensitive negotiations with Iran. The tensions have been heightened by reports that Iran has suspended contacts with the United States, fueling fears in Washington of a broader regional escalation.

During the heated phone call, Trump is said to have questioned aspects of Israel’s targeting process and warned that its current policies could lead to increasing international isolation. In response to the rebuke, Netanyahu reportedly reacted cautiously, seeking to de-escalate the conversation.

Updated: 10:14 AM PKT — June 2, 2026

Further details have emerged regarding a tense phone call between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with an Axios report citing US officials describing an expletive-laden exchange. According to the report, Trump called Netanyahu “crazy,” accused him of ingratitude, and claimed he “helped keep Netanyahu out of jail” in reference to his corruption trial.

The US president reportedly halted an Israeli plan to strike Beirut, telling Netanyahu the move would further isolate Israel globally. Trump was said to be concerned by the high number of civilian casualties in Lebanon. Following the call, Trump announced on his Truth Social platform that Netanyahu had agreed to call off the raid while Hezbollah had agreed to a ceasefire. The Israeli Prime Minister’s office, however, stated that Netanyahu had told Trump that Tel Aviv would strike Beirut if Hezbollah attacks continued.