Overview

• President Trump called Benjamin Netanyahu last week to warn against any action that could jeopardize US-mediated negotiations with Iran on a new nuclear deal.
• Senior US officials have flagged potential Israeli plans to bomb Iran’s nuclear facilities if talks falter, noting a narrowing window for a successful operation.
• Homeland Security Secretary Kristy Noem conveyed Trump’s message in Jerusalem, urging Netanyahu to wait at least one week before considering any military steps.
• Netanyahu’s adviser Ron Dermer and Mossad chief David Barnea traveled to Washington to confer with Vice President Vance, CIA Director John Ratcliffe and other US officials on Iran policy.
• White House envoy Steve Witkoff met Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Rome, and Trump said the talks showed “real progress” with a possible deal on the horizon.