US President Trump rejected Israeli PM Netanyahu idea to call for Iran uprising, Axios reports, citing two US officials
- "Why the hell should we tell people to take to the streets when they'll just get mowed down," Trump said to Netanyahu during their call, according to a U.S. official briefed on the conversation.
Context
Trump's rejection of Netanyahu's idea to endorse an uprising against Iran signals a cautious U.S. stance in Middle Eastern politics, potentially dampening expectations for immediate volatility in the region. This development may influence market sentiment, particularly regarding energy prices and geopolitical risk assessments across equities and currencies, as heightened tensions could lead to market reactions based on risk aversion.
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