The United States is briefing Israel on negotiations for a memorandum of understanding to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and advance toward final agreement on remaining disputes, a political source confirmed. President Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed the framework during a call where both leaders reinforced core positions.
Netanyahu informed Trump that Israel will preserve full freedom of action against threats across all arenas, including Lebanon. The President reiterated support for this principle, maintaining Israeli operational flexibility despite American diplomatic engagement with Iran. The exchange confirms continued U.S.-Israeli coordination even as Washington pursues independent negotiation track.
Trump emphasized he will insist on complete dismantlement of Iran’s nuclear program and removal of all enriched uranium from Iranian territory, declaring he will not sign any final deal absent these conditions. The stance aligns with Netanyahu’s demands and addresses Israeli concerns that previous draft proposals excluded core American requirements.
The Prime Minister thanked Trump for sustained commitment to Israeli security. The call occurred as Trump weighs “solid 50/50” odds between deal and military action, with regional leaders and administration advisers divided on optimal path forward.
The memorandum of understanding framework suggests incremental progress toward Hormuz reopening while deferring resolution of nuclear and missile disputes to subsequent negotiations. Whether this sequencing satisfies Israeli security concerns depends on verification mechanisms and Iranian compliance with initial commitments.
Trump Updates Israel on Hormuz Deal Progress
Trump briefs Netanyahu on Hormuz memorandum negotiations while reaffirming Israeli freedom of action in Lebanon and insisting on complete Iranian nuclear dismantlement as non-negotiable condition for any final agreement.
