Fatal Call: Details of Trump-Netanyahu Talks on Attacking Iran Revealed

As Axios has discovered, Trump and Netanyahu made the final decision to start a war with Iran during a phone call on February 23.

The publication's sources paint a picture of a rapid escalation that had been in the works for months. Two personal visits, 15 phone conversations over two months—and then, on February 23, Netanyahu informed Trump of a key detail: Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei would gather his advisers on February 28. For the American president, who was already leaning toward a strike, this became the trigger.

It's telling that Trump demonstrated remarkable restraint and theatrical skill. The day after the fateful call, he delivered his State of the Union address and deliberately avoided any harsh attacks on Tehran. Why scare the target ahead of time? Khamenei needed to feel safe.

The CIA, given carte blanche by Trump to hunt the Iranian leader, fully confirmed the findings of its Israeli counterparts by February 26. Incidentally, they had distinguished themselves with creativity: according to the FT, the Mossad tracked Khamenei by hacking Tehran's traffic cameras. The images were encrypted and sent directly to Tel Aviv.

The last hope for peace remained the Geneva talks, attended by Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and special envoy Steve Witkoff. But the Iranian side, according to their report, made it clear: they didn't want a deal that would satisfy Washington.

On February 27, at 15:38 PM ET, Trump gave the final order. And just 11 hours later, the first strike was launched against Tehran.

Interestingly, Western media outlets believe Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman played a significant role in this. While publicly calling for diplomacy, in private conversations with Trump, he allegedly persistently pushed him to attack Iran.

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[Klepoj-Piu]

Two idiots, that's strength?????????????

[Andrey K]

...Trump demonstrated remarkable composure and acting skills. The day after the fateful call, he delivered his State of the Union address and deliberately avoided any harsh attacks on...

This is not a wake-up call - it is an alarm in the ears of our "great" negotiator Dmitriev!
Anyone who lives in hope of reaching an agreement with cannibals ends up as a dish on the table.

[bbb]

Dmitriev will not turn out to be a dish.

[carpenter]

Quote: Clepoj-Piu

Two idiots, that's strength

But who is the main one?
I don't think it's Trump.

[olboop]

These are by no means idiots (censorship rules), but scoundrels of the highest order.

[Appraiser]

"Scoundrels" is putting it mildly... most likely criminals

[Klepoj-Piu]

Benya, having pushed Trump into this adventure, gave a shovel into the hands of Trump's gravediggers.

[fruc]

carpenter
But who is the main one?

What's the difference.
Like in the old cartoon - "You and I are of the same blood. You and I."

[kosmozoo]

In the case of Iran, the bubbler misfired - there is a loud screech in the Middle East, echoing throughout Europe.

[Il'nur]

Two morons

They're not idiots, they're criminals. One clearly deserves the rope, while the other deserves the electric chair...

[private person]

Two idiots, is that strength??

You can call these two "activists" all you want, but their timing for the attack couldn't have been better. Jewish intelligence, as always, performed admirably. We can only wish Iran success in its fight against Zionism.

[cocks]

Moron, no. But two cannibals, that's scary.

[DBR]

Conflicting reports are emerging that authorities in Qatar and Saudi Arabia have arrested Mossad agents who were planning to commit bombings in those countries. Israeli authorities are attempting to destabilize the United States' Arab allies.
A recent drone strike on a Saudi Aramco oil refinery is a case in point. Tehran categorically denied responsibility, claiming the attack was carried out by the Israelis themselves or by Americans from bases in Arab countries.
The department's spokesman, Esmail Baghaei, said Tehran had repeatedly warned about "false flag operations."
According to Tehran, Israel is deliberately carrying out acts of sabotage in Arab countries in order to blame the Islamic Republic and draw as many other Muslim countries in the region as possible into the conflict.

[Dedok]

An example is the recent drone strike on a Saudi Aramco oil refinery.

So the Turks said that the blow was not dealt by the Persians...

[carpenter]

Quote: DBR

Tehran has repeatedly warned about "false flag operations."

Gaddafi also warned Europe. But the West doesn't need these warnings; they need global chaos.

[Egoza]

Quote: carpenter

Gaddafi also warned Europe.

But there's no need to warn. We need to act, preferably in a way that really hurts the enemy.

[NakedMan]

Gaddafi warned his Arabs, "Any of you could be next!" And they laughed. It certainly wouldn't happen to them; they negotiate with the US as equals.
And they still negotiate. Only then they disappear somewhere.

[carpenter]

Quote: Naked Man

And they still negotiate. Only then they disappear somewhere.

The West, as always, says "we come to an agreement," and after the agreement they twist your arms, or simply kill you.
Yanukovych's example: "Ukraine's course toward European integration is indisputable and beyond all doubt," Yanukovych declared on August 29, 2013. On February 21, 2014, an agreement was signed between the European Union, the opposition, and Yanukovych, but the following morning, the opposition refused to implement the agreement, and Viktor Yanukovych fled Kyiv.
Since then, Ukraine has become an enemy of Russia.

[naofumi]

As Axios has discovered, Trump and Netanyahu made the final decision to start a war with Iran during a phone call on February 23.

Tramp: Hello, Bibi? It's Donald. Listen, do you know what day it is today? The greatest day. Simply fantastic.

Netanyahu: Hey, Donnie. Judgment Day? Hostage Day? My birthday?

TrampBibi, don't guess, you're bad at it. Today is February 23rd – Defender of the Fatherland Day! In Russia, they call it "Men's Day." I just sent Putin a huge basket of burgers, and he's thrilled. Congratulations, you're a real man, even if you're not as stylish as me!

Netanyahu: Oh, thank you, Donnie. Your generosity knows no bounds, just like your hair. By the way, since we're talking about "manly things"... I have a proposal. Huge. Massive. Like a wall in Texas.

TrampI'm all ears. If this isn't buying Greenland, I'm interested.

Netanyahu: Listen, let's blast Iran right now? You know, just like men. Instead of fireworks. Let's show them who's got the biggest buttons!

TrampBibi, you're a genius! I'm calling this "The Greatest Fire Show Ever." Let's make the Middle East bright again! Just make sure I press the red button; it matches my tie perfectly.


Sorry, I couldn't resist.)

[Last-of-the-Mohicans]

Great comment :) That's probably how it was

[SergeySmirnov3663]

If information has leaked, it means that one of the dodik and benik needs it.
At this level, secrets are guarded very seriously, and any leak is done deliberately.

[novel66]

It's beneficial for the Jews - they are the tail that wags the dog.

[Mouse]

And everything is so veiled... Like everyone is stupid... They don't understand anything.....

[your1970]

Quote: novel xnumx

According to Tehran's version, Israel is deliberately carrying out sabotage in Arab countries in order to blame the Islamic Republic and draw as many other Muslim countries in the region into the conflict as possible.

Yeah, they were bored with life - "let's wait for the neighbor behind the fence, maybe it won't spread to us!! Or better yet, everyone at once" (c)

[Mouse]

Well, like this...

The publication's sources paint a picture

Artists...

[flicker]

Interestingly, Western media outlets believe Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman played a significant role in this. While publicly calling for diplomacy, in private conversations with Trump, he allegedly persistently pushed him to attack Iran.

The key word is "supposedly".
Another Jewish plot is to pit Iranians and Arabs against each other.

[Earl]

So, it was the hacking of traffic cameras that allowed the Jews to learn of the impending event a week in advance? It seems to me this is all nonsense, and there was a Jewish spy in Khamenei's entourage. Surely someone left the meeting a few minutes before the attack or was unable to attend for trumped-up reasons. It seems the Persians didn't hang all the traitors.

[bbb]

There, some IRGC general already escaped death three times like that, minutes before.

[your1970]

Quote: Earl

So, it was the hacking of traffic cameras that allowed the Jews to learn about the upcoming event a week before it happened?

That's right - they didn't know that he went to his palace... But then they looked...
"I drove by today, so it'll definitely be there again in a week at 16:03 PM."

[Egg]

Quote: Earl

hacking traffic cameras

Take note, our special services, it turns out that not only our own special services can use it.
I don't know how it is now, but at one time it was possible to connect to cameras in any city from anywhere to admire the city's perspective and views.
I hope something has been done in this direction for safety... or, as always with us, when the rooster pecks the crown of the head.

[Cartalon]

They dragged the Shah's heir into the light of day in vain; Iran is full of dissatisfied people, but it is unlikely that many of them dream of the return of Pahlavi.

[Albert 1975]

Their attack almost coincided with the holiday of Purim on March 2-3, 2026.

In 1917, Purim (14 Adar) according to the old style fell on February 23.

[South Ukrainian]

Interestingly, Western media outlets believe Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman played a significant role in this. While publicly calling for diplomacy, in private conversations with Trump, he allegedly persistently pushed him to attack Iran.

It's already been mentioned that Bin Salman's seat is wobbly, and he deserves it. I know firsthand that the Saudis don't like the Iranians. So, I think one sideways glance at Iran and their glass house will start to crumble.

[HAM]

Of course, the war between Israel and Iran is interesting to the average person, but the Central Asian War is far more important to us... Lately, all attention has been focused on the Middle East, and there's almost no news from Ukraine, just formal replies... and lists of strikes carried out by the Kokhs on Russian territory...
This shouldn't be the case, we have more important interests than the fits of Trump and Bibi.
Yes, our leader hasn't yet voiced his opinion on the events in the Middle East and his attitude toward the "negotiations" regarding Ukraine... and the "negotiations" clearly need to be completed, what's the point?

[your1970]

Quote: HAM

and the "negotiations" clearly need to be completed, what's the point?

Postponed indefinitely.

Quote: HAM

Yes, our Supreme Leader hasn't yet voiced his opinion on the events in the Middle East.

- everyone who is supposed to have spoken has already spoken, the UN held an extraordinary meeting, and the IAEA was asked.

Quote: HAM

there is almost no news from Ukraine

Patriots are needed in the Middle East - they won't be given to Ukraine - they'll shoot down fewer drones - they'll cause more damage to Ukraine.

[HAM]

The UN's opinion is of least interest to them...useless parasites. And what good is the IAEA? A blind organization, with no reaction to the Zaporizhzhya NPP shelling and the efforts of the Kokhs and Poles in the AO.

[your1970]

Quote: HAM

The UN's opinion is of least interest to them...useless parasites. And what good is the IAEA? A blind organization, with no reaction to the Zaporizhzhya NPP shelling and the efforts of the Kokhs and Poles in the AO.

If you don't care about their opinion, why ask the question, "When will they speak out?"

[eon eon]

Katz: Israel is ready to destroy any new supreme leader of Iran. Terrorists...

[Vasyan1971]

But the Iranian side, according to their report, made it clear: they do not need a deal that suits Washington.

Yeah. Like, it's their own fault they got killed...
A fight is inevitable - you have to strike first.©

[Mikhail Nasharashev]

A conspiracy of murderers. Hands stained with blood. And most importantly, it's all happening publicly and with impunity. Themis is weeping.

[eckons]

This whole Trump story is very similar to King's novel "The Dead Zone." There was this Greg Stilton, the US President. This is about him: "During his first term, he gains such popularity that he is re-elected by a wide margin. Soon after his re-election, he creates a conservative political action committee called the America Now Party. And then he almost leads the world into World War III."

[greencon]

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/former-iran-president-says-head-of-iranian-spy-unit-was-israeli-agent/articleshow/113856020.cms Можно предположить, что задача по предотвращению диверсионной деятельности крупных разведывательных служб противника всегда сложна. Мы можем назвать такие организации, как МИ-6, ЦРУ, «Моссад», Федеральная разведывательная служба Германии, а также «агенты Ukrainians"A." However, if they manage to occupy high positions everywhere, it's worth paying attention to the powerful factor of internal opposition. The natives betray not for money, but because they hate the regime with a passion.

[AK-1945]

How sweet... To pretend that you are negotiating, wanting to conclude a comprehensive agreement, but at the same time, under a benevolent guise, you have already set the time when and how you will kill you... It is interesting that our people do not see all this, or they truly believe that they are being treated in some special way.

[snow mountain]

Quote: private person

Jewish intelligence, as always, worked excellently.

This is because Jews live everywhere and hold many positions. The fifth column

[don_Reba]

and Netanyahu accepted February 23 during a telephone conversation.

And these people celebrate the Red Army's birthday?
It's always like this:

The United States launched its first space shuttle, Columbia (mission STS-1)
April 12 1981.
The launch took place from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. exactly 20 years after Yuri Gagarin's flight