President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he has asked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to postpone any military action against Iran, citing ongoing efforts by the United States to secure a new nuclear agreement with Tehran.

"I told him this would be inappropriate to do right now because we're very close to a solution," Trump told reporters during a press briefing at the White House.

Why It Matters

Reports that Netanyahu was threatening to launch a strike on Iran's nuclear sites, even if the U.S. secured a diplomatic agreement with Tehran, have sparked fears that it could derail America's ongoing nuclear negotiations.

The Trump administration has issued firm warnings to Israel not to disrupt the ongoing talks with Tehran. Still, concerns have been growing that Netanyahu, who views any deal that allows Iran to keep its enrichment capabilities as unacceptable, may proceed with a strike.

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