Trending:Iran protestsMinneapolis Ice shootingGreenlandUS-Venezuela tensionsBeckham family fuedBangladesh T20 World Cup rowRubio, Netanyahu discuss Gaza, Syria and Iran protests in phone callFP News Desk • January 11, 2026, 10:50:41 ISTWhatsapp Facebook TwitterUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid escalating Iran protests, a stalled Gaza ceasefire and Syria talks, as President Donald Trump voiced support for Iranian protestersAdvertisementSubscribe Join Us+ Follow us On GoogleChoose Firstpost on GoogleUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Image Credit: ReutersUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke over the phone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday, a US official said, without providing additional details. While the American official did not mention the topics discussed in the call, Axios reported earlier that the two of them spoke about Gaza, Syria and the recent protests unfolding in Iran on a large scale. Iran, which had a 12-day war with Israel last year and whose nuclear facilities were bombed by the US in June, is seeing its biggest anti-government demonstrations in years. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS ADPresident Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States is “ready to help” as protesters in Iran faced an intensifying crackdown by authorities of the Islamic republic. More from World Netanyahu says Israel ‘stands in solidarity’ with Iranians amid protests 'Glad to speak with my friend': Israeli PM Netanyahu calls PM Modi, discusses Gaza peace plan and counter-terror tiesPresident Trump offered support for the protesters, saying on social media that “Iran is looking at FREEDOM, perhaps like never before.
