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Israel says Netanyahu will meet with Trump in Washington on Wednesday about U.S.-Iran talks

Israel says Netanyahu will meet with Trump in Washington on Wednesday about U.S.-Iran talks

Summary

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington to discuss American talks with Iran. The meeting comes amid rising tensions after recent indirect U.S.-Iran talks and Iran's threats against U.S. military bases in the region.

Key Facts

  • Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Donald Trump will meet in Washington to discuss Iran.
  • Iran's foreign minister has threatened U.S. military bases following U.S.-Iran talks.
  • The U.S. and Iran conducted indirect talks in Oman about Iran's nuclear program.
  • President Trump called the recent talks "very good" and plans more discussions soon.
  • The U.S. brought a top military commander, Adm. Brad Cooper, to the negotiations for the first time.
  • Iran maintains that its nuclear talks should be free from threats and without negotiating military matters.
  • U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio insists talks should cover Iran's missiles and support for militant groups.
  • Israel wants an end to Iran's nuclear and missile programs and its backing of militant groups.
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