Donald Trump has said he will not let Israel drag the US into a war with Iran. In comments published on the eve of a third round of nuclear talks between Washington and Tehran, the US president said he thought Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, “may go into a war” with Iran.

US President Donald Trump said he and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are aligned on trade and Iran after a Tuesday call, which came amid signs of disagreement.

Donald Trump on Tuesday said he had spoken with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and that they were united on issues including trade and Iran.