US President Donald Trump said he pressed for continued negotiations with Iran during his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House. He made it clear that he prefers a diplomatic solution but warned that the United States could take action if Iran refuses to reach a nuclear agreement. The meeting took place amid rising tensions across the Middle East. Both leaders discussed Iran’s nuclear ambitions and regional security concerns. Trump later described the talks as “very good” in a post on Truth Social.
Netanyahu urged Trump to secure a broader agreement that would not only stop Iran’s uranium enrichment but also limit its ballistic missile programme and end support for proxy groups such as Hamas and Hezbollah. Iran, however, signaled willingness to restrict its nuclear activities only in exchange for sanctions relief. Tehran rejected additional conditions related to missiles and regional influence. Ahead of the meeting, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Iran would not accept what he called excessive demands. He insisted that Iran does not seek nuclear weapons and remains open to verification.
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The White House meeting lasted nearly three hours and remained unusually low-profile. Officials brought Netanyahu through a side entrance, and Trump did not hold a joint press conference afterward. Netanyahu’s office confirmed that both sides discussed Israel’s security needs within the framework of the ongoing negotiations. They agreed to maintain close coordination as talks with Iran move forward. The visit marked Netanyahu’s sixth trip to the US since Trump returned to office, more than any other world leader.
Meanwhile, the US strengthened its military presence in the Middle East. Trump said he is considering sending a second aircraft carrier strike group to the region. The USS Abraham Lincoln carrier group had already deployed after Washington warned Tehran of possible strikes. Trump stated that Iran appears eager to strike a deal, but he emphasized that any agreement must eliminate nuclear weapons and missile threats. He maintained that diplomacy remains possible, though military options stay on the table.
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In Tehran, President Pezeshkian addressed a rally marking the anniversary of Iran’s Islamic Revolution. He declared that Iran would not surrender to aggression but would continue dialogue with neighboring countries to promote regional peace. He repeated that Iran does not seek nuclear weapons and stands ready for inspections. At the same time, Israeli officials stressed that Israel reserves the right to act militarily if diplomacy fails. Netanyahu faces pressure from allies who want a tougher US-Iran agreement.
Analysts say Iran’s leadership stands in a weaker position after recent mass protests and last year’s air campaign by the US and Israel targeting Iranian military and nuclear facilities. Experts argue that Washington and Jerusalem believe they hold stronger leverage in negotiations. Some observers caution that Israel worries Trump may prioritize securing a deal over its specific terms. Others suggest Iran seeks relief from sanctions but resists sweeping concessions. The coming weeks could determine whether diplomacy prevails or tensions escalate further.
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