President Donald J. Trump held a pivotal three-hour meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. The summit, their seventh during Trump’s second term, centered on the rapidly evolving negotiations with Iran. While Netanyahu arrived seeking to expand the diplomatic agenda, Trump remained firm that his current “preference” is to see if a deal can be struck through the ongoing Muscat channel.
Negotiations “Must Continue”
Despite Israeli pressure to immediately pivot to military action or broaden the talks to include all regional proxies, Trump insisted that the diplomatic window remain open. In a statement released shortly after the meeting, the President was candid about his conversation with the Prime Minister:
> “There was nothing definitive reached other than I insisted that negotiations with Iran continue to see whether or not a Deal can be consummated. If it can, I let the PM know that will be a preference.”
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The “Midnight Hammer” Warning
Trump’s message to Tehran was paired with a stark reminder of the June 2025 airstrikes, which he officially referred to as Operation Midnight Hammer. The President used the failure of past negotiations to underscore the stakes of the current round.
“Last time Iran decided that they were better off not making a Deal, and they were hit with Midnight Hammer,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “That did not work well for them. Hopefully this time they will be more reasonable and responsible.”
By invoking the 2025 strikes—which decimated Iran’s nuclear infrastructure at Fordow and Natanz—Trump is signaling that while he prefers a “Great Deal,” his patience is not infinite. He effectively placed the burden of the “next move” on Tehran’s shoulders, suggesting that a refusal to reach a “reasonable” agreement would lead to a repeat of the June devastation.
Netanyahu’s Consolation
While Trump prioritized the nuclear file, he reportedly assured Netanyahu that if the Oman talks fail to produce a “consummated” deal, the Israeli leader would have “preference” in shaping the joint response. This suggests a strategic sequencing: a final American-led diplomatic push, followed by an Israeli-influenced military “Plan B” if the deadline passes without a signature.
The two leaders also discussed “tremendous progress” in Gaza, with Trump declaring a state of “peace” in the region, despite the lingering tensions on the Iranian border. Netanyahu’s office confirmed the two agreed to maintain “close coordination,” ensuring that even if they differ on the timing of military action, their “red lines” remain synchronized.
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