U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met in Washington on February 11, 2026, but walked away without any definitive agreement on how to deal with Iran’s nuclear program and regional threats. Trump said the two leaders did not finalize a plan, but he wants talks with Iran to continue in hopes of reaching a deal.
The meeting lasted over two and a half hours and was held behind closed doors, with no press allowed in the Oval Office. Earlier, it was reported that Trump and Netanyahu have now met seven times since Trump returned to office. Israel had hoped the U.S. would broaden negotiations with Iran to include not just nuclear restrictions but also limits on missiles and Iran’s support for proxy groups such as Hamas and Hezbollah, demands Tehran has rejected.
After the meeting, Trump posted on social media that “nothing definitive was reached” except his insistence that negotiations with Iran continue to see if a deal can be reached on its nuclear program. He said that if a deal can be made, that would be the preferred outcome, but he also warned that the U.S. might consider other options if talks fail.
Trump has previously told U.S. media that a satisfactory agreement with Iran would mean “no nuclear weapons and no missiles,” though he did not provide specifics on how that would be achieved. Meanwhile, tensions remain high as the U.S. continues to maintain and build up military forces in the Middle East, raising concerns about possible conflict if diplomacy breaks down.
Netanyahu’s office said the meeting covered Israel’s security concerns, and both leaders agreed to stay in close communication. Gaza and regional stability were also discussed, but there was no public sign that Trump agreed to change the focus of U.S. negotiations to include Iran’s missile program or support for armed groups.
The talks with Iran follow indirect negotiations in Oman aimed at averting conflict, but Iran has made clear it wants discussions focused strictly on its nuclear activities and not broader military issues. Tehran also insists it will not negotiate away its missile capabilities.
The lack of a concrete deal means U.S.-Iran diplomacy will continue for now, with regional tensions still looming and the possibility of military options remaining on the table if negotiations stall.
