US President Donald Trump told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the US will continue negotiations with Iran in pursuit of a possible nuclear deal, resisting Israel’s push for a tougher stance.

Israel is hoping that any nuclear deal will not just focus on curbing Tehran's nuclear potential but its ballistic missile program and support for armed proxy groups in the region.

President Donald Trump met privately with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and says he pushed Israel to back continued U.S. talks with Iran on a nuclear deal.

WASHINGTON | Xinhua |  U.S. President Donald Trump said that U.S.-Iran talks will continue to see whether a deal can be consummated, shortly after his closed-door meeting with visiting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Wednesday. “I have just finished meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu, of Israel, and various of his …

Iranian President Masud Pezeshkian has said his country is open to admitting international inspectors to prove its nuclear program is "peaceful," in comments marking the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, as US naval forces stand poised in the region for possible military strikes.