Netanyahu says Trump sees opportunity for deal with Iran
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Netanyahu said Trump believes there is an opportunity to negotiate a deal with Iran despite ongoing U.S.-Israel conflict with Tehran.
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Netanyahu said Monday that Trump believes there is an opportunity to negotiate a deal with Iran, according to comments the Israeli prime minister made after speaking with the U.S. president. The statement comes as the U.S. and Israel are engaged in active conflict with Iran in the Middle East. Netanyahu suggested Trump sees a chance to build on military and strategic achievements the two countries have already accomplished in the region. The remarks indicate the Trump administration may be exploring diplomatic off-ramps even as tensions remain high with Tehran. Any negotiated agreement would represent a significant shift in regional strategy and could reshape U.S. policy toward Iran.
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