U.S. President Donald Trump is hosting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House today for high-level talks focused on the Middle East, as a fragile pause in direct military exchanges between the United States and Iran creates room for renewed diplomacy.
The meeting comes amid ongoing mediation efforts led by Qatar and Pakistan, which have been working to keep communication channels open between Washington and Tehran following weeks of heightened tensions. Trump has paused further U.S. strikes on Iran for now, saying diplomacy should be given a chance, while warning that military action remains an option if negotiations collapse.
Trump and Netanyahu are expected to discuss Iran’s nuclear programme, regional security, the future of the Abraham Accords, and the next steps if talks with Tehran fail. Despite continued cooperation, reports suggest the two leaders have differed in recent weeks over how aggressively to respond to Iran.
The White House meeting is being closely watched by global markets and U.S. allies, with hopes that continued diplomacy could prevent another major escalation in the Middle East.
