Netanyahu Disappointed US Delays Iran Strike Due to Hajj Season
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed disappointment to US President Donald Trump over postponing an attack on Iran. Netanyahu sees the delay as a mistake that will only benefit Iran.
Trump had originally planned to strike Iran on May 19, 2026, but held off after requests from Gulf states like Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE. Sources say the delay is linked to the Hajj season starting on May 24, with potential logistical crises and millions of pilgrims stranded.
The phone call between Netanyahu and Trump lasted about an hour in a tense atmosphere, but Netanyahu still pushed for the strike to go ahead. US officials warned that attacking Iran during Hajj could damage Washington's reputation in the Muslim world and create major challenges for regional countries.
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