India, Nov. 1 -- President Donald Trump spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday as Washington weighed possible renewed military action against Iran, according to a report. The call came even as diplomatic efforts continued through Qatari mediators to restart direct negotiations between the US and Iran.

The conversation followed a White House meeting earlier this week in which Trump reviewed military options with senior defense officials, The Wall Street Journal reported. The report said the administration has not ruled out additional military action if diplomacy fails.

The Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that communication with Iran remains active but said Trump has not decided whether to authorize furt...