‘He’s forging peace as we communicate’: Netanyahu nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize after Iran strikes

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday mentioned he has nominated US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, following what each leaders hailed as a profitable joint operation focusing on Iran’s nuclear amenities.

Throughout a dinner with prime aides within the White Home Blue Room, the 2 leaders celebrated the strikes and mentioned a proposed 60-day ceasefire geared toward pausing the 21-month battle in Gaza.

“He’s forging peace as we communicate, one nation and one area after the opposite,” Netanyahu mentioned as he handed Trump a letter he mentioned had been despatched to the Nobel committee, AP reported.

The nomination comes within the wake of a navy offensive ordered by Trump, involving “bunker-buster” bombs and Tomahawk missiles hitting three key Iranian nuclear websites. The Israeli chief had lengthy pushed Washington to take stronger navy motion in opposition to Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.

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The second additionally served to bolster Trump’s want for worldwide recognition. The previous president has brazenly expressed his aspiration to obtain the Nobel Peace Prize, usually pointing to his position in facilitating truces throughout world hotspots.

Trump hails Netanyahu’s nomination

“Coming from you specifically, that is very significant,” Trump advised Netanyahu in response to the nomination, as per AP.

Regardless of the celebratory temper, Netanyahu’s go to, which marked his third to Washington this yr, apparently was shadowed by Israel’s ongoing battle in Gaza and lingering uncertainty over whether or not Trump will intensify efforts to safe a ceasefire. In a joint assertion earlier than reporters, the 2 leaders projected optimism in regards to the area’s future following the Iran operation.

“I believe issues are going to be actually settled down so much within the Center East,” Trump mentioned. “And, they respect us and so they respect Israel.”

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Iran talks could resume quickly, says Trump

Trump additionally claimed that Iran had proven curiosity in resuming nuclear negotiations, which had been halted after the onset of Israeli strikes. “We’ve scheduled Iran talks, and so they wish to,” Trump advised reporters. “They wish to speak.”

He had earlier mentioned the talks would resume “quickly,” a timeline echoed by his Center East envoy Steve Witkoff, who added that the assembly would possibly happen inside per week. Nevertheless, Iran has but to formally affirm its willingness to return to the negotiating desk.