Trump And Netanyahu Meet In Washington As Iran Differences Surface At White House

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met US President Donald Trump at the White House for their first face-to-face talks since launching joint strikes against Iran. Visiting Washington alongside world leaders for Senator Lindsey Graham’s funeral, Netanyahu prioritized discussions on Iran’s nuclear program, Middle East security, and US-Israel defense cooperation under the newly passed NDAA bill. However, underlying tensions surfaced over Trump's diplomatic overtures toward Tehran and US relations with Turkiye regarding F-35 fighter jets. As both leaders face mounting domestic political pressure, the meeting highlights strategic alignments and growing policy differences over West Asian security.