Trump ‘insists’ to Netanyahu that he will continue talks with Iran to seek nuclear deal

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 2 min read 100% complete by ReutersFebruary 11, 2026 at 08:59 PM

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Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu met on Wednesday to discuss ongoing US nuclear talks with Iran. Netanyahu, seeking to influence the next round of discussions after negotiations in Oman, aimed to broaden the talks beyond Iran's nuclear program to include its missile arsenal and other security threats. Trump stated that he insisted negotiations with Iran continue to see if a deal can be reached, informing Netanyahu that a deal would be his preference. Trump has threatened strikes on Iran if no agreement is reached, while Tehran has vowed to retaliate. The meeting, closed to the press, lasted nearly three hours.

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Oman 30% Tehran ×250% Israel 60% United States ×270% Iran ×980% Donald Trump ×790% Benjamin Netanyahu ×690%

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iran nuclear deal 100% us-iran relations 80% benjamin netanyahu 70% nuclear negotiations 70% donald trump 70% israel 60% security threats 50% missile arsenal 40%