WASHINGTON: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet US President Donald Trump on Wednesday to push for a firmer approach in nuclear negotiations with Iran, officials said. The visit, Netanyahu’s sixth to the United States since Trump assumed office, comes as talks between Washington and Tehran resumed last week in Oman.
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Trump indicated ahead of the meeting that he is considering sending a second US “armada” to the Middle East to pressure Iran into a deal. Speaking to Axios, the president said any agreement must ensure “no nuclear weapons, no missiles,” emphasizing that Tehran must offer a “good deal” after years of alleged dishonesty.
Netanyahu’s main objectives include urging the US to adopt a tougher line on Iran’s nuclear program and ballistic missile arsenal. The Israeli premier highlighted that these issues became critical during last year’s unprecedented conflict with Iran, during which Tehran launched multiple ballistic missiles into Israeli territory. Netanyahu will also discuss Gaza and other regional concerns with Trump, presenting Israel’s perspective on the principles guiding the negotiations.
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While the US seeks to expand discussions to include Iran’s missile program and support for regional militant groups, Tehran has so far resisted broadening the talks beyond its nuclear ambitions.
The visit occurs amid international criticism of Israel’s recent moves to strengthen control over the occupied West Bank, including allowing settlers to purchase land directly from Palestinian owners. A US official noted that Trump does not support annexation of the West Bank and seeks stability in the region, though it remains unclear if he will address these measures in the meeting.
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Wednesday’s encounter marks the sixth meeting between Netanyahu and Trump on US soil since January 2025, with prior meetings held at the White House and Mar-a-Lago. A seventh meeting took place in Jerusalem last October when Trump announced a ceasefire in Gaza, underscoring the close diplomatic ties between the two leaders.