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President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have wrapped up a face-to-face meeting focused on Iran.

Getting into it: During the meeting, Trump reiterated his preference for pursuing a diplomatic resolution with Iran, noting that negotiations should continue to determine whether a new nuclear deal can be reached. He told Netanyahu that while military options remain on the table, diplomacy is the preferred course as long as Iran acts “reasonably and responsibly.” Trump’s focus remains tightly centered on preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, and he has expressed openness to a deal that addresses Iran’s missile program, but not necessarily its regional proxy activities.

This position is notable different from Netanyahu’s, who arrived in the US with a set of hardline demands. Netanyahu has insisted that any renewed agreement with Iran must go far beyond just limiting nuclear capabilities. Specifically, he is calling for a deal that includes strict curbs on Iran’s ballistic missile development, a complete halt to uranium enrichment, and a formal end to Tehran’s support for proxy groups like Hezbollah and Hamas.

The disagreement between the two leaders comes as US officials recently held indirect talks with Iranian counterparts in Oman, with follow-up negotiations expected in the coming weeks. Iran, however, has warned that Israel’s involvement and influence could sabotage any progress.

Tehran’s foreign ministry spokesperson accused Israel of acting as a “destructive force” and a “saboteur” of diplomacy in the region. Iran also maintains that negotiations should be strictly confined to the nuclear file and that it will not entertain discussions about its missile program or support for regional allies.