Trump has denied that Netanyahu defied him by attacking Iran in retaliation for missile attacks on Israel, according to the BBC.

Trump told Netanyahu to “use common sense” as “we’re close to signing a very powerful deal, a very good deal”, according to the report.

The BBC quoted Trump as saying the missiles were “already on their way” when he spoke with the Israeli PM.

He added, “If I tell him to do something, he does it.”