US President Trump and Israeli PM Netanyahu Discuss Gulf Actions, Turkish Remarks in Phone Call
The leaders affirmed continued coordination as regional tensions persist, with US-Iran talks scheduled to resume tomorrow.
The conversation that mattered
U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu engaged in a phone call on Thursday, July 9, agreeing to maintain coordination "on various fronts." During the call, President Trump briefed Prime Minister Netanyahu on recent U.S. actions in the Persian Gulf.
Netanyahu, in turn, raised concerns regarding the "severity" of remarks made by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his aides concerning Israel. The discussion signals ongoing efforts to manage regional security dynamics amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran, and Israel's broader security concerns. Diplomatic efforts are set to continue with the next round of U.S.-Iran negotiations scheduled to begin tomorrow, July 11, in Pakistan.
Today's meetings
U.S. President Donald Trump
Actor Two: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Venue Or Format: Phone call
What Was Discussed: Agreed to continue coordination on various fronts; Trump briefed on U.S. actions in the Gulf; Netanyahu raised concerns about Turkish President Erdogan's remarks.
Signal: Highlights ongoing U.S.-Israel alignment on regional security and shared concerns over Turkish rhetoric.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Actor Two: U.S. President Donald Trump
Venue Or Format: NATO Summit, Ankara (bilateral meeting)
What Was Discussed: Trump agreed to grant Ukraine licenses for domestic production of Patriot interceptor missiles.
Signal: Marks a significant step in bolstering Ukraine's long-term air defense capabilities with U.S. technological support.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz
Actor Two: U.S. officials
Venue Or Format: Sidelines of NATO meeting, Ankara
What Was Discussed: Germany sealed a deal to purchase American Tomahawk missiles.
Signal: Reinforces transatlantic defense cooperation and addresses Germany's strategic defense gaps.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
Actor Two: Slovak President Peter Pellegrini
Venue Or Format: Sidelines of 36th NATO Summit, Ankara
What Was Discussed: Discussed bilateral trade goals, regional security, and strengthening cooperation in transport and energy.
Signal: Underscores efforts to deepen economic and security ties within NATO, particularly with European partners.
Iran
Actor Two: Saudi Arabia
Venue Or Format: High-level diplomatic calls
What Was Discussed: Resumption of high-level diplomatic engagement, with Pakistan's mediation in U.S. talks.
Signal: Indicates a cautious re-opening of communication channels in the Gulf region.
Joint statements + readouts
NATO Allies
Topic: Ukraine Support and Defense Spending
Key Line: For 2026, Allies pledge €70 billion in military equipment, assistance and training for Ukraine and affirm their sovereign commitments to sustaining at least equivalent levels in 2027.
China (on behalf of 67 countries)
Topic: AI for Accessibility
Key Line: China delivered a joint statement on AI for accessibility on behalf of 67 countries, advocating digital technology for good and for all and bridging the global digital divide.
China (on behalf of a group of nearly 20 countries)
Topic: Tariff Abuses and Global Supply Chains
Key Line: In another joint statement on behalf of a group of nearly 20 countries, China opposed tariff abuses by certain countries and called for efforts to keep global industrial and supply chains stable and uphold the global economic and trade order.
Multilateral pulse
36th NATO Summit (Ankara). The summit concluded with leaders reaffirming commitment to collective defense and pledging €70 billion for Ukraine's military assistance in 2026, with sustained levels for 2027.
Bilateral threads worth following
US ↔ Iran
Current State: Tensions are high with recent US strikes and upcoming diplomatic talks.
Last Move: US struck a strategic railway bridge in northern Iran on July 10.
Ukraine ↔ US
Current State: Deepening defense cooperation, particularly on advanced missile systems.
Last Move: US President Trump approved licenses for Ukraine to domestically produce Patriot interceptor missiles on July 10.
Germany ↔ US
Current State: Strengthening defense procurement and transatlantic security.
Last Move: Germany announced a deal to purchase American Tomahawk missiles on July 10.
Iran ↔ Saudi Arabia
Current State: High-level diplomatic channels are cautiously reopening.
Last Move: Both nations resumed high-level diplomatic calls on July 10, with Pakistan mediating.
Turkey ↔ Iraq
Current State: Working towards a new agreement on energy infrastructure.
Last Move: An agreement to maintain crude oil flow through the Iraq-Türkiye Crude Oil Pipeline is expected to be signed in the coming days, reported July 10.
What we'll be watching next 72h
- US-Iran negotiations to resume in Pakistan on July 11, focusing on sanctions, frozen assets, and the nuclear file.
- Turkey and Iraq are expected to sign a 12-month agreement for crude oil flow through the Iraq-Türkiye Crude Oil Pipeline in the coming days.
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