Overview

• President Trump confirmed he told Prime Minister Netanyahu it would be “inappropriate” to strike Iran because the U.S. and Tehran are close to a diplomatic solution.
• Netanyahu’s office dismissed a New York Times report of attack threats as “fake news” even as envoys Ron Dermer and Mossad chief David Barnea meet U.S. officials in Washington.
• U.S. and Iranian negotiators have completed five Oman- and Rome-mediated rounds focused on limiting uranium enrichment in exchange for sanctions relief, with a sixth session still to be scheduled.
• Iran’s nuclear program has advanced to 60% uranium purity—a short step from weapons grade—and IAEA Director Rafael Grossi says inspectors remain active but the outcome of negotiations is uncertain.
• Israel maintains that any deal allowing continued enrichment crosses a red line, and U.S. officials have cautioned against unilateral military action that could upend the talks.