Leading defense analyst says Trump-Netanyahu tensions over Iran were a calculated strategy to blindside Tehran while building a unified front.

Follow real-time developments as diplomatic efforts to prevent a new phase of the US-Iran conflict continue alongside heightened military posturing, regional mediation initiatives and growing concerns over nuclear security.

The president posted on Truth Social that “time is on our side,” dulling hopes that a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz would be announced.

President Donald Trump will hold a call Saturday on the situation with Iran and "leaders from nations including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, Egypt, Jordan, Turkey and Pakistan" will join, a regional official told Fox News.