Israel says it will keep striking region as Trump pushes Iran deal

Israel says it will keep striking region as Trump pushes Iran deal A senior Israeli official says Benjamin Netanyahu has told US President Donald Trump that Israel will continue military operations across the region, including in Lebanon, regardless of ongoing negotiations with Iran. The official told the BBC that Netanyahu stressed Israel would “maintain freedom of action against threats in all arenas”. The US is also briefing Israel on talks aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz and moving towards a final agreement with Tehran.