Netanyahu Visits Washington to Discuss Iran Nuclear Talks with Trump
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is traveling to Washington today in what observers are calling a bid to seize "the last opportunity" to shape President Donald Trump's stance before any potential agreement with Iran.
The primary aim of Netanyahu's visit is to persuade Trump to extend high-stakes nuclear talks with Tehran, as both sides prepare to resume negotiations following an uptick in U.S. military activity in the region.
Israel has long called for a complete halt to Iran's uranium enrichment activities, restrictions on its ballistic missile program, and a severance of ties with armed groups throughout the region.
However, Tehran has repeatedly dismissed these demands, insisting it will only accept certain limitations on its nuclear program in exchange for the lifting of sanctions.
Israeli political and security assessments, reported by "Channel 13" in Israel, suggest that Netanyahu is looking to capitalize on the current moment before any potential agreement, especially following widespread protests in Iran and a notable increase in U.S. military actions in the region, which could impact the Iranian leadership's negotiating position.
Netanyahu is expected to remain in Washington until tomorrow, reiterating his call for the U.S. to adopt stricter measures against Iran, reminiscent of last year's coordinated attacks on Iranian military and nuclear sites.
Discussions are anticipated to cover the possibility of additional military actions against Iran in the coming days.
Negotiations between Iran and the United States resumed last week amid heightened military tensions, raising questions about Trump's willingness to extend the challenging talks with Tehran.
