Netanyahu questions Trump’s ability to stop Iran’s nuclear programme

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that although he and US President Donald Trump occasionally disagree over Iran, they are “completely aligned” on the main issues concerning the country.

Speaking in an interview with CNN, Netanyahu said it was too early to predict what would happen after Washington and Tehran signed a temporary agreement.

He said: “President Trump believes he can stop Iran’s nuclear programme,” but expressed doubt that this could be achieved. “We agree on the big issues and sometimes disagree, but we are true allies,” Netanyahu added.

Hours after Trump said he was considering selling F-35 stealth fighter jets to Turkey, Netanyahu voiced opposition to the potential move.

He warned that selling the most advanced US […]

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