Overview
- The Israeli prime minister moved up his Washington visit to urge that U.S.–Iran talks include limits on ballistic missiles and Iran’s support for groups such as Hezbollah and Hamas.
- Trump said he is considering sending a second carrier strike group on top of the USS Abraham Lincoln and warned the U.S. could take “very tough” action if no deal is reached.
- Last week’s Oman contacts were indirect and described as cautiously positive, but Iran insists the talks remain nuclear-only and says missile and defense issues are non‑negotiable.
- Netanyahu was briefed in Washington by envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on the Oman round and met Secretary of State Marco Rubio ahead of his White House session.
- Iranian officials cautioned the U.S. to act independently of what they called Israel’s “destructive” influence, and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned of retaliation against regional U.S. bases if attacked.