Netanyahu Seeks Full Coordination With Trump Amid Alliance Cracks

Benjamin Netanyahu has informed U.S. House Republicans and Speaker Mike Johnson had previously stated in late April that the U.S. Iran's Parliament Speaker Kalibaf stated on social media that new rules are being established for the Strait of Hormuz, citing threats to aviation safety and energy transport due to US and allied actions. Hagerty described the US military's actions as defensive and not seeking engagement, with the goal of protecting merchant ships from Iranian infringements. Li Haidong, a professor at the Institute of International Relations of the China Foreign Affairs University, provided an interpretation of Trump's 'mini-war' statement. Iran has decided not to waste time on issues where agreements are difficult to reach, prioritizing the end of the war and urging the U.S. The White House has avoided the term 'war' since late February due to a lack of formal congressional authorization for military actions against Iran. Russia and Western nations are developing relations amid ongoing conflict. US military officials are prepared for large-scale combat operations against Iran, awaiting orders, and are currently in a low-intensity military action phase. military actions in the Strait of Hormuz, part of the 'Freedom Plan', are defensive and aim to protect merchant vessels from Iranian aggression. Energy supply tightness is impacting both Southeast Asia and the United States, with gasoline prices rising significantly in both regions. Benjamin Netanyahu is said the need for full coordination with Donald Trump, as apparent fissures emerge within their alliance.