Netanyahu, Trump Meet at White House; Israel Pushes Military Option While U.S. Favors Diplomatic Pressure
Washington — President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a roughly 90-minute meeting at the White House to discuss options for increasing pressure on Iran. Trump, who is reportedly not in favor of war, favors international sanctions and diplomatic measures to compel Tehran, while Netanyahu urged strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites and…
Washington — President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a roughly 90-minute meeting at the White House to discuss options for increasing pressure on Iran. Trump, who is reportedly not in favor of war, favors international sanctions and diplomatic measures to compel Tehran, while Netanyahu urged strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites and warned he would not wait for U.S. approval if Iran attacked Israel.
A senior Israeli official said Iran faces a severe economic crisis and renewed, limited protests, estimating inflation at roughly 90 percent — a figure requiring independent verification. The official highlighted the central dilemma discussed: how to exert harsh pressure on Iran without destabilizing global energy markets and the international economy. The U.S. is said to be continuing negotiations with Iran even as it conducts operations to degrade Tehran’s networks; full details of the meeting have not been released.
