US President Donald Trump voiced irritation with Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of their White House meeting on Tuesday, complaining that details of the Israeli prime minister’s planned talking points on Iran had surfaced publicly, in a fresh sign of strain between the two leaders.Asked about reports that Netanyahu wanted to talk to him about Pickaxe Mountain, a fortified facility buried deep underground near one of Iran’s main nuclear sites, Trump said, using Netanyahu’s nickname. “I don’t need Bibi to tell me that. Bibi’s telling me that because he wants me to stay involved.”“Why don’t you just tell it to me? Why do you have to announce it to the world?” Trump said in an interview with “Fox & Friends.”
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Trump shows irritation with Netanyahu before White House talks on Iran
US President Donald Trump expressed irritation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before their White House meeting. Trump complained that details of Netanyahu's planned talking points on Iran had been leaked publicly, indicating strain between the leaders.
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US President Donald Trump expressed irritation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before their White House meeting. Trump complained that details of Netanyahu's planned talking points on Iran had been leaked publicly, indicating strain between the leaders. Specifically, Trump reacted to reports that Netanyahu intended to discuss "Pickaxe Mountain," an underground facility near an Iranian nuclear site. Trump stated that he did not need Netanyahu to inform him about such matters publicly, suggesting Netanyahu was doing so to ensure US involvement. He questioned why Netanyahu would announce these points to the world instead of discussing them directly with him.
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Trump questioned why Netanyahu would announce his talking points to the world instead of telling him directly.
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Trump stated he does not need Netanyahu to inform him about Iran's nuclear activities.
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Trump complained that details of Netanyahu's talking points on Iran had surfaced publicly.
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Trump expressed irritation with Netanyahu before their White House meeting.
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Netanyahu reportedly wanted to discuss a fortified facility near Iran's nuclear sites.
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