US President Donald Trump rejected Israeli proposals for a strike on Iranian nuclear facilities in favor of pursuing a diplomatic solution, according to The New York Times. The decision came after months of debate among Trump's aides and as Tehran showed signs of being open to talks. Israeli officials had hoped for American assistance in executing the attack and protecting against a retaliatory strike. Trump declined to discuss plans with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the phone and instead invited him to visit the White House, where they publicly disagreed on the Iran issue.