"Trump said the U.S. and Iran had "very good talks" in Oman on Friday and claimed the Iranian position is more favorable regarding a nuclear deal than it was before the 12-day war last June. Netanyahu's statement hinted the prime minister is concerned the U.S. might pursue a narrow nuclear deal with Iran that will not address other Israeli concerns and wants to try and influence the president."
"What he is saying: The prime minister's office said in a statement that Netanyahu "believes that any negotiations must include limits on Iran's ballistic missiles and an end to support for the Iranian axis." Behind the scenes: Originally Netanyahu was planning to meet Trump at the White House on February 18. A White House official tells Axios it was Netanyahu who asked Friday to move up his visit by a week and meet Trump this coming Wednesday."
Trump reported that U.S. and Iran held "very good talks" in Oman and said Iran's stance on a nuclear deal is more favorable than before last June's 12-day war. Netanyahu signaled concern that a narrow U.S.-Iran agreement might not address Israeli security needs and is seeking to influence the U.S. approach. The prime minister's office said negotiations must include limits on Iran's ballistic missiles and an end to support for the Iranian axis. Netanyahu requested to move his White House visit up by a week, allowing him to skip a politically sensitive Gaza peace leaders meeting. Kushner and Witkoff visited the USS Abraham Lincoln near Iran to signal that military options remain.
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