Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to travel to Washington on Wednesday to engage in discussions with US President Donald Trump regarding the ongoing Iran-US talks. Netanyahu’s office stated that the agenda will focus on “the negotiations with Iran,” emphasizing the necessity for restrictions on ballistic missiles and the cessation of support for the Iranian axis.
This meeting follows indirect talks between Iranian and US delegations that took place in Oman recently. President Trump characterized these discussions as “very good talks,” noting Iran’s apparent eagerness to strike a deal. These talks represent the initial round of negotiations between the two nations since a conflict erupted in June last year, leading to a 12-day war and US airstrikes on Iran’s critical nuclear facilities, as reported by Xinhua news agency.
Trump and Netanyahu’s last encounter was in December, with no immediate comment from the White House on the upcoming discussions. The US and Iran engaged in indirect talks in Oman, signaling a return to the initial stages of deliberations concerning Tehran’s nuclear program. Trump expressed satisfaction with the talks, mentioning plans for further discussions early the following week.
The US President has consistently issued warnings of potential military action to compel Iran to reach a resolution regarding its nuclear program. This comes after the deployment of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and other naval assets to the region amidst Iran’s response to nationwide protests that resulted in casualties.
