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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu says Trump sees chance of deal with Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he discussed with U.S. President Donald Trump the possibility of a deal with Iran that would leverage military achievements to safeguard vital interests.

Maayan Lubell Reuters

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March 24, 2026

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu says Trump sees chance of deal with Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in Jerusalem, March 19, 2026.

Ronen Zvulun/Reuters

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that he spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump, who saw a chance of reaching a deal with Iran.


Trump believed there was a possibility of "leveraging the mighty achievements obtained by the IDF (Israel Defence Forces) and the U.S. military, in order to realize the goals of the war in a deal - a deal that will preserve our vital interests," Netanyahu said in a video statement released by his office.

-Maayan Lubell/Reuters

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