Washington, June 3 -- US President Donald Trump has confirmed that he confronted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a tense telephone conversation over Israel's military operations in Lebanon, admitting to calling the Israeli leader "f***ing crazy".

Appearing on the New York Post's 'Pod Force One' podcast, Trump was questioned about reports that he used profanity during discussions concerning the operations in Lebanon.

The intense diplomatic exchange occurred as Washington attempted to salvage fragile negotiations with Iran and prevent a broader regional escalation. Tensions had mounted after Tehran suspended talks with the US to protest the Lebanese campaign, claiming continued assaults endangered ceasefire prospects.

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