Netanyahu Confirms Trump Nuclear Red Lines for Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed Thursday that he spoke with President Donald Trump about the memorandum of understanding to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and upcoming negotiations toward final agreement on Iran’s nuclear program. The call reinforced shared positions on core demands and operational flexibility.
Netanyahu expressed deep appreciation for Trump’s “unwavering commitment to Israel’s security” during Operation Roaring Lion and Epic Fury, when American and Israeli forces conducted joint operations against Iranian targets. The Prime Minister emphasized battlefield partnership has “never been stronger,” validating sustained military coordination throughout the conflict.
Both leaders agreed any final agreement must eliminate the nuclear danger through dismantlement of enrichment sites and removal of all enriched material from Iranian territory. This formulation addresses Israeli concerns that earlier drafts excluded these conditions, potentially undermining the very purpose of military operations that degraded Iranian capabilities.
Trump reaffirmed Israel’s right to defend itself against threats on every front, including Lebanon. The guarantee preserves Israeli freedom of action despite American diplomatic engagement with Tehran and ongoing ceasefire arrangements. Netanyahu’s declaration that “Iran will not have nuclear weapons” mirrors Trump’s repeated public statements, presenting unified allied position.
The statement follows Trump’s announcement that blockade remains in full force until certified agreement and his invitation for potential Iranian Abraham Accords participation. Netanyahu’s emphasis on unchanged policy suggests Israeli vigilance against premature normalization regardless of diplomatic momentum.