Netanyahu meets Trump at White House to discuss Iran nuclear talks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on February 11, 2026. The leaders discussed expanding talks on Iran's nuclear program amid rising regional tensions. Trump stated that Iran wants a deal, while Netanyahu pushed for broader negotiations including Iran's missile program and proxy support. The meeting occurred as Iran nuclear discussions reached a critical stage, influencing U.S.-Israel coordination on Middle East security.

  • Israel moved up the meeting a week early due to Iran negotiation concerns.
  • Netanyahu met U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio before seeing Trump.
  • The talks touched on Trump's 'Board of Peace' for Gaza reconstruction.

US-Iran Ceasefire War

The United States launched military strikes against Iran on June 26, 2026, in response to a drone attack on a commercial cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a "foolish violation" of the 60-day ceasefire agreement signed just days earlier[2][4][14].

US-Iran Ceasefire War— full background & timeline
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