Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, with the main agenda being the troubled relations between the U.S. and Iran. This meeting comes at a critical time when indirect talks have been resumed between the U.S. and Iran regarding the latter’s nuclear energy program, which remains a source of significant tension in the region.

Netanyahu's office released a statement emphasizing that all negotiations with Iran should also address the limitations on its ballistic missile program and an end to its support for armed groups across the region, collectively referred to as the 'Iranian axis.' This includes groups such as Hezbollah in Lebanon, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and Hamas in the Gaza Strip, which have posed security concerns for both Israel and the U.S.

The backdrop to this meeting is the recent indirect negotiations that took place in Oman, highlighting the complexities of Iran's nuclear ambitions. While the nuclear program was the sole topic of discussion, concerns regarding Iran's missile capabilities and regional influence continue to loom large, making the outcome of the U.S.-Israel discussions crucial for future diplomatic strategies in the Middle East.