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Netanyahu Meets Trump Envoys, Urges Tougher Iran Demands in Nuclear Talks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with US special envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff to discuss regional issues and received an update on the first round of US negotiations with Iran. President Donald Trump stated negotiations with Iran are promising but warned of severe consequences if a deal is not reached, while also considering increased military pressure. Netanyahu is pushing for the talks to be expanded to address Iran's missile program and its regional proxy forces. The Israeli leader has repeatedly praised Trump's unwavering support, calling him an exceptional friend to Israel.

Key Points: Netanyahu Meets Trump Envoys on Iran Nuclear Deal

  • Netanyahu met US envoys on Iran talks
  • Trump warns of "steep consequences" for Iran
  • US considers military pressure alongside diplomacy
  • Netanyahu seeks broader demands on Iran's missiles
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Israel PM Netanyahu meets Trump's special envoys in US

Israeli PM Netanyahu meets US envoys Kushner & Witkoff, discusses Iran negotiations and urges broader demands on missiles and proxies.

"Israel has never had a friend in the White House like President Trump. - Benjamin Netanyahu"

Washington DC, February 11

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has had a meeting with two special US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.

In a post X, he wrote, "Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with the special envoys of the US President, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. The PM and envoys Witkoff and Kushner discussed regional issues, and they provided an update on the first round of negotiations they held with Iran last Friday."

President Donald Trump said he believes Iran wants a deal on its nuclear program and that negotiations have been promising, though he warned of "very steep consequences" if Iran fails to agree and continues weapons development.

Trump is considering military pressure, including additional carrier deployments, while pushing for a deal that prevents nuclear weapons and limits missiles, however, recently he warned US ships to "stay as far as possible from Iranian waters."

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu wants talks broadened to include Iran's missiles and regional proxies, urging Trump to demand more from Tehran.

Their comments reflect a mix of diplomacy and pressure aimed at curbing Iran's nuclear and military ambitions.

Last year in December, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised US President Donald Trump after their meeting in Florida, saying Israel has never had a friend in the White House like President Trump.

The two leaders discussed the second phase of the Gaza peace plan and broader bilateral ties during talks at Mar-a-Lago.

In a post on X after the meeting, Netanyahu wrote, "Israel has never had a friend in the White House like President Trump. His leadership, clarity, and unwavering support for Israel are exceptional."

He added, "True friendship is proven in moments of challenge, and President Trump has stood with Israel every step of the way.

"Netanyahu also praised Trump earlier as he entered Mar-a-Lago for the meeting, saying, "I think Israel is very blessed to have President Trump leading the United States, and I'll say leading the free world at this time."

He further added, "I think it's not merely Israel's great fortune. I think it's the world's great fortune."

- ANI

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Priyanka N
Interesting to see Kushner involved again. The dynamics are complex. While India has good relations with both Israel and the US, we must navigate this carefully. Our Chabahar port project with Iran is crucial for connectivity to Afghanistan and Central Asia. Hope diplomacy prevails.
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Aman W
Netanyahu's praise sounds a bit over the top, no? "World's great fortune"? That's too much. Every country acts in its own interest. India should learn from this and ensure our foreign policy is always pragmatic and puts our national interest first, not emotional alliances.
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Sarah B
The mix of diplomacy and military pressure is a risky game. If tensions escalate in the Gulf, it will affect global oil prices and shipping lanes. India imports over 80% of its oil, much of it from that region. This is a serious concern for our energy security and inflation.
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Vikram M
As an Indian, I appreciate Israel's firm stance on security. We face similar threats from state-sponsored terrorism. However, the situation is delicate. We have millions of citizens working in the Gulf. The government must have contingency plans to protect our diaspora if things go wrong.
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Kriti O
Respectfully, I think the article focuses too much on the US-Israel bromance. The real story for us is how this affects the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA). India was not happy with the US withdrawal. A stable agreement is in everyone's interest, including India's.

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