Netanyahu holds high-level security meeting on Iran, discussed urging US strike with top officials

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a high-level security meeting on Sunday attended by senior officials including Army Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, who recently returned from a discreet visit to the United States, according to local media reports. The meeting, also attended by Mossad Director David Barnea, focused on Iran and followed Zamir's efforts to persuade US officials to launch a military strike against Iranian targets.

Covert Diplomacy and Israeli Position

Zamir reportedly traveled to the US aboard a private aircraft to avoid detection and engaged in discussions with American counterparts regarding Iran's nuclear program. An unnamed Israeli official involved in the talks claimed that US President Donald Trump prefers a tough negotiating approach aimed at dismantling Iran's nuclear capabilities. However, Israeli officials expressed a preference for a US-led military strike, warning that inaction could allow Iran to advance toward nuclear weapons development.

Ongoing Strategic Concerns

During the discussions, Israeli representatives conveyed deep concerns over Iran's nuclear and missile programs. No official statement has been released by Israeli authorities regarding the meeting or Zamir's diplomatic mission. The talks underscore Israel's persistent campaign to galvanize international, and particularly American, action against what it perceives as an existential threat from Iran.