Netanyahu lands in Washington as Trump pursues 'friendly' talks with Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has arrived in Washington for high-stakes meetings with President Donald Trump amid reports of strained relations. The visit aims to project a strong alliance between the two leaders while the U.S. engages in diplomatic talks with Iran.
Why it matters
The meeting is a critical test of the U.S.-Israel relationship and the effectiveness of the current administration's approach to Iranian diplomacy.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu landed in Washington around midnight Israel time for his seventh visit to the US capital since President Donald Trump returned to the White House in January last year. The meeting will be the eighth between the two leaders during Trump’s current term, including the president’s brief visit to Israel last October for the release of the hostages. No other world leader has met Trump as frequently during his current presidency. Netanyahu will meet Trump as the United States pauses its strikes on Iran and the president publicly touts what he has described as constructive contacts with Tehran. “We’re having friendly talks. We’re talking to them right now,” Trump said, while adding that the US and Israel remained closely aligned on Iran. According to Netanyahu’s schedule, the meeting is set for 11 a.m. Washington time Tuesday, or 6 p.m. in Israel.
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