A senior official privy to the meeting between Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Trump told i24NEWS the talks were 'very positive' and that the leaders 'saw the chemistry' between them. The official said Netanyahu and Trump reiterated that Iran must not obtain nuclear weapons 'with or without a deal,' and discussed the US-Israel partnership and regional opportunities, including expanding agreements.
A senior official quoted by Amichai Stein (i24NEWS) said Tuesday evening's meeting between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Donald Trump was 'very positive' and that the two leaders 'saw the chemistry' between them. The official reiterated the core message that Iran must not acquire nuclear weapons 'with or without a deal,' and said the leaders discussed the strength of the US-Israel partnership and opportunities in the Middle East, including expanding regional agreements.
Dated antecedents from Tuesday (10:26 Jerusalem) show the White House first called the meeting 'positive and productive,' followed by a senior official's description of 'excellent chemistry' between the leaders, and confirmation that the meeting took place in an expanded format without a one-on-one session. The latest i24NEWS report, published at 19:43 Jerusalem, adds the direct quote containing the 'with or without a deal' formulation, underscoring Israeli insistence that any diplomatic outcome — whether the emerging U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding or a final agreement — must prevent Iranian nuclear breakout.
The meeting comes against the backdrop of the Trump administration's push to finalize a comprehensive deal with Iran. As The Zioneer reported on June 11, Trump committed to Netanyahu that the final agreement would dismantle enrichment infrastructure, curb missile production, and halt Iranian support for proxies. President Trump has stated he is '99.9%' confident Iran will not obtain nuclear weapons, and senior U.S. officials have indicated the agreement would require the removal of all enriched uranium from Iran. The G7 leaders endorsed the framework on June 17 as a 'historic opportunity' to prevent nuclear weapons, as The Zioneer reported.
Verification mechanisms and the timeline for implementation remain under negotiation, and Israeli security officials have expressed skepticism about performance-based promises from Tehran.
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