Watch: Trump tells BBC Netanyahu did not defy him

Watch: Trump tells BBC Netanyahu did not defy him The BBC’s North America Editor Sarah Smith spoke with President Donald Trump in a brief phone call on Monday about his conversations with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leading up to strikes on Iran. When asked if Netanyahu defied him by firing at Iran on Sunday, Trump said the missiles were “already on their way” when he spoke with the Israeli prime minister. He added, “if I tell him to do something, he does it.” The call lasted just under a minute. 1 hour ago Donald Trump Sarah Smith Benjamin Netanyahu Share Save Bowen: 'Middle East is in turmoil' as Iran and Israel attack each other The BBC's international editor, Jeremy Bowen, said the public are "right to be worried" as the consequences of the war will be felt for generations. Middle East Watch: Lebanon-Israel ceasefire deal made in 'hope rather than expectation' BBC correspondent John Sudworth reports from the Beirut stronghold of Hezbollah support, Dahieh. Middle East Watch: New footage shows moment Iranian drone struck Kuwait airport One person was killed and more than 60 injured in the Iranian drone strike on Wednesday. Middle East Israel intensifies strikes on Lebanon during ceasefire, videos show Verified videos show strikes on densely populated neighbourhoods in southern Lebanon. Middle East BBC on the ground during march through Jerusalem's Old City Tens of thousands of Israeli celebrants have marched through the area captured by Israel in the 1967 Arab-Israeli war. Middle East BBC speaks to civilians inside Iran struggling with impact of war Iranian authorities have imposed an internet ban but using trusted sources, special correspondent Fergal Keane hears from those traumatised by conflict and government repression. Middle East Return of Palestine Marathon attracts thousands of runners Thousands of people have taken part in the Palestine Marathon, which returns to Bethlehem after a two-year pause over the Gaza War. Middle East Trump pauses 'Project Freedom' after two days President Trump has suspended anoperation to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz - BBC Verify explains the timeline. Middle East Watch: The Lebanese neighbourhoods shattered by Israel's ten minute bombing raid The BBC’s Nawal Al-Maghafi has been piecing together what happened on 8 April 2026, after one of the deadliest chapters in the country’s recent history. Middle East Captain of stranded ship in Strait of Hormuz tells BBC of 'pressure' Capt Raman Kapoor's ship is one of several to be stranded in the strait in the midst of the power struggle between the US and Iran. Middle East Watch: There's a ceasefire in Lebanon - but the fighting hasn't stopped Israel and Hezbollah are still fighting in Lebanon despite a US-brokered ceasefire that began 12 days ago. Middle East Why has the UAE left Opec - and why does this matter? The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is quitting oil cartel Opec after nearly 60 years of membership. Middle East Did Trump save eight I