Iran to Stop Enrichment? Trump Warned Israel Against 'Inappropriate' Striking Of Tehran's Nuke Sites
US President Trump said he warned Israeli PM Netanyahu to hold off striking Iran, saying it would be "inappropriate" amid talks on a nuclear dealThe US President also told reporters that Washington is having "some very good talks" with Iran n18oc_world n18oc_crux0:00 INTRO 3:15 TRUMP ASKED NETANYAHU TO NOT STRIKE IRAN 4:47 'FAKE NEWS' ISRAEL DENIES IT WANTS TO DISRUPT US-IRAN TALKS 6:12 IRAN TO ALLOW US NUCLEAR INSPECTORS IF DEAL REACHED
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