The two discussed Israel and Iran for 50 minutes, with Mr Putin pushing for Russia’s proposal to resolve concerns about Tehran’s nuclear program, according to a readout from Russian official Yuri Ushakov.

Trump, who turned 79, said: "President Putin called this morning to very nicely wish me a Happy Birthday, but to more importantly, talk about Iran."

Trump posted online that he got a birthday greeting from Putin, with whom he agreed Iran-Israel war must end, and said he told Putin "his war" should end, too.

A palpable tension settled over an eerily quiet Tel Aviv as residents anticipated another round of missiles to be fired from Iran, which is under intense attack from the Israeli military