Donald Trump confirms he called Benjamin Netanyahu ‘crazy’ amid Iran peace talks

But the US president insisted his relationship with the Israeli Prime Minister is solid

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026 - 13:22

Kareem Chehayeb and Josh Boak, Associated Press

Donald Trump has confirmed a report that he criticised Benjamin Netanyahu as “crazy”, saying he was “a little bit perturbed” that Israel’s conflict with Hezbollah in Lebanon was holding back peace talks with Iran.

But the US president insisted his relationship with the Israeli Prime Minister is solid and they connect in part because they are both “wartime” leaders.