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Trump says he told Netanyahu he would continue pursuing diplomacy with Iran

12 February 2026 04:21 (UTC +04:00)

US President Donald Trump told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a meeting Wednesday that he would continue seeking a diplomatic arrangement with Iran, despite skepticism within Netanyahu’s government toward Trump’s dealmaking efforts, APA reports citing CNN.

In a social media post, Trump, who called the meeting “very good,” described delivering a clear message to his Israeli counterpart while also suggesting a somewhat inconclusive outcome to the talks.

“There was nothing definitive reached other than I insisted that negotiations with Iran continue to see whether or not a Deal can be consummated,” he wrote on Truth Social. “If it can, I let the Prime Minister know that will be a preference. If it cannot, we will just have to see what the outcome will be.”

“Last time Iran decided that they were better off not making a Deal, and they were hit with Midnight Hammer — That did not work well for them,” Trump said, referring to the June mission by the US to bomb Iranian nuclear facilities. “Hopefully this time they will be more reasonable and responsible.”