Trump and Netanyahu Meet Again to Discuss Iran Nuclear Talks

The two leaders have met six times since Trump's return to the White House in 2025, with a focus on Iran and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with President Donald Trump on Wednesday to discuss renewed U.S. nuclear negotiations with Iran. The two leaders have met six times since Trump's return to the White House in 2025, with a focus on Iran's nuclear program and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, including Trump's surprise proposal to have the U.S. take over the Gaza Strip.

Why it matters

The meeting comes amid concerns that failed nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran could spark a wider conflict in the region. The two leaders have clashed over policy toward Iran and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with Trump at times blindsiding Netanyahu with unexpected announcements or proposals.

The details

During their previous meetings, Trump has proposed the U.S. take over the Gaza Strip, announced plans for U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations without informing Netanyahu first, and secured Netanyahu's agreement for a U.S.-sponsored peace proposal to end the Gaza war. The leaders have also discussed securing the release of hostages in Gaza and Israel's strikes on Iranian military and nuclear infrastructure.

  • On February 4, 2025, Trump proposed the U.S. take over the Gaza Strip.
  • On April 7, 2025, Trump announced the U.S. and Iran were poised to begin nuclear negotiations, surprising Netanyahu.
  • From July 7-9, 2025, Netanyahu said a future Palestinian state would serve as a platform to destroy Israel.
  • On September 29, 2025, Trump secured Netanyahu's agreement for a U.S.-sponsored peace proposal to end the Gaza war.
  • On October 13, 2025, Trump met Netanyahu and addressed the Knesset, declaring an end to the Gaza war.

The players

Donald Trump

The former president of the United States who returned to the White House in January 2025.

Benjamin Netanyahu

The prime minister of Israel who has met with Trump multiple times since 2025 to discuss issues like Iran's nuclear program and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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What they’re saying

“The U.S. wants to take over the Gaza Strip and develop it economically after Palestinians are resettled elsewhere, actions that would shatter decades of U.S. policy toward the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.”

— Donald Trump (Reuters)

“A future Palestinian state would serve as a platform to destroy Israel and insists sovereign power remain with Israel.”

— Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel (Reuters)

What’s next

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The takeaway

This meeting between Trump and Netanyahu highlights the continued tensions between the U.S. and Israel over issues like Iran's nuclear program and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with the two leaders at times taking sharply divergent positions that could have major implications for regional stability.