A reported phone call between JD Vance and Benjamin Netanyahu has highlighted growing tensions over the ongoing conflict with Iran, according to British media.

The conversation, described as tense, reportedly involved Vance criticizing Netanyahu for portraying the Iran conflict as an easy engagement and encouraging Donald Trump to become involved. Vance allegedly accused Netanyahu of showing excessive optimism regarding the prospects of regime change in Iran and said that expectations presented earlier had not materialized.

Sources suggest Netanyahu had assured Trump that both the war and potential regime change in Iran would be straightforward, but US officials were skeptical of these claims.

A day after the reported call, Israeli media circulated a different version, claiming Vance had rebuked Netanyahu over violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians. The White House reportedly expressed concern, suggesting the story may have been fabricated to discredit the US vice president.

Meanwhile, reports indicate Iran’s leadership has consolidated power despite ongoing tensions, as diplomatic efforts continue to seek an end to the conflict.