Trump holds call with Netanyahu, Axios

Axios reported on Tuesday that US President Donald Trump has conducted a phone call with 'Israeli' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to a source familiar with the matter, as regional tensions and diplomatic negotiations reach a critical juncture.

The call comes after Netanyahu held a security cabinet meeting; following his threats to intensify strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Some reports said the United States is preventing ‘Israel’ from striking Beirut to not hinder the ongoing Iran-US talks.

Iranian officials cited by news outlets said that Tehran considers Beirut a “red line” and that any ‘Israeli’ attack would re-trigger the regional war.