Overview
- President Trump said no decisions were reached and reiterated that his preference is to keep talks with Iran going to test whether a deal is possible.
- Netanyahu’s office said the leaders discussed Iran, Gaza and regional developments, with the prime minister stressing Israel’s security requirements and agreeing to maintain close coordination.
- Reporting indicated the Pentagon has told a second aircraft carrier strike group to prepare for possible Middle East deployment, joining the USS Abraham Lincoln already in the region.
- Trump warned that failure to reach an agreement could trigger action similar to last year’s U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, known as Operation Midnight Hammer.
- Key gaps persist as Iran states its ballistic missiles are off the table and Netanyahu voices skepticism, saying any acceptable deal must also curb missiles and Iran’s proxy networks, with no date set for further talks.