US President Donald Trump has urged continued negotiations with Iran following a White House meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on February 11. Trump described the discussions as “very good” but said no final agreement was reached, stressing that diplomacy remains his preferred approach to curbing Tehran’s nuclear programme.

Netanyahu, who has visited the US six times since Trump returned to office, emphasized that any deal must address Israel’s security concerns, including Iran’s missile programme and regional influence through proxy groups such as Hamas and Hezbollah. The Israeli leader reportedly urged Trump to seek a comprehensive agreement that goes beyond nuclear limitations.

Iran, meanwhile, has indicated willingness to limit parts of its nuclear programme in exchange for sanctions relief, but President Masoud Pezeshkian stressed that Tehran would not yield to excessive demands. He reaffirmed that Iran is not pursuing nuclear weapons and is prepared for verification while maintaining its right to resist external pressure.

The diplomatic push coincides with increased US military presence in the region. Trump has warned Iran of potential military action if talks fail and is considering deploying additional naval assets. Analysts note that Israel is concerned Washington may focus on securing a deal quickly without fully addressing missile and proxy threats, while Iran may be negotiating from a position weakened by domestic unrest and prior US-Israeli military campaigns.