Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has landed in Washington for a crucial meeting with President Donald Trump. But as both leaders meet face-to-face, reports highlight clear tactical differences between Washington and Jerusalem—especially when it comes to dealing with Iran. At the top of the agenda is the ongoing situation with Iran and wider regional stability. While both leaders maintain that their overarching goals remain closely aligned, President Trump recently acknowledged subtle differences in their approach, remarking to reporters that they have 'a little difference, but pretty close.' While President Trump has signaled that Washington is keeping the door open for diplomatic resolution—giving room for peace talks while warning that military options remain on the table—PM Netanyahu arrives in Washington emphasizing a firm stance on Tehran's regional activities and security threats."

A new report has revealed that the United States was deeply concerned that Israel could target two of Iran's most senior negotiators during indirect peace talks, raising fears that any such strike would derail diplomacy and trigger a fresh regional conflict. According to the report, US officials believed Abbas Araghchi and Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf could become potential Israeli targets while negotiations aimed at securing a ceasefire and broader understanding between Washington and Tehran were underway. The report claims Washington viewed both Iranian officials as legitimate military targets in a broader conflict but strongly opposed any action once diplomatic negotiations had begun. US officials reportedly feared that an assassination attempt at such a sensitive stage would collapse the talks and reignite hostilities across the region. As concerns mounted, the Trump administration is said to have urged Israel not to target Ghalibaf after learning he was allegedly included on a potential target list. Reports further suggest that both Araghchi and Ghalibaf were eventually removed from that list as diplomatic engagement gathered momentum. WATCH