Israeli media reported that U.S. President Donald Trump, in a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, reaffirmed his position to completely dismantle Iran's nuclear program.
Israeli outlets including the Times of Israel reported on the 24th, citing a senior Israeli official, that President Trump, during a call with Prime Minister Netanyahu the previous day, expressed a hard-line stance on the terms of the Iran nuclear negotiations.
The senior official said, "President Trump made it clear that he would maintain a firm position on the conditions he has long demanded, including the complete dismantlement of Iran's nuclear program and the shipment of enriched uranium abroad."
Trump was also said to have indicated that if such conditions are not accepted, he will not sign a final agreement with Iran.
Discussions were also reportedly held over the scope for Israel's military action. The official said, "Netanyahu emphasized that he would retain the freedom to respond to threats on all fronts, including Lebanon, and President Trump also voiced support for this principle."
Earlier, U.S. outlet Axios reported that Netanyahu expressed concern, during a call with President Trump, about a deal to end the war with Lebanon's Hezbollah. A U.S. official told Axios that if Hezbollah rearms or resumes attacks, Israel's military response would be permitted.
The senior Israeli official also said the United States has been continually sharing with the Israeli government the latest developments related to a memorandum of understanding (MOU) being negotiated with Iran.
Netanyahu was said to have thanked President Trump during the call for an "exceptional commitment" to Israel's security.