Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s steadfast leader, lifted off from Tel Aviv en route to America, ready to influence US policy on Iran. Aboard his elite ‘Wing of Zion’ aircraft, he vowed to brief President Trump comprehensively on the stakes involved in current negotiations.
“These talks demand our clear principles, vital for Israel’s security and the world’s pursuit of peace,” he declared to reporters moments before takeoff.
Expectations run high for discussions on Gaza and beyond, cementing what Netanyahu describes as a one-of-a-kind bond between nations and leaders alike.
Iran’s retort was immediate and biting. Foreign Ministry’s Ismail Baghaei decried the trip as a ‘highly dangerous’ interference, imploring the US to chart its own course.
“America bears the responsibility to avoid negative pressures,” he said, lambasting Israel for habitually undermining diplomatic paths to regional harmony.
Recent developments add layers: Optimistic exchanges in Oman last week saw Iran signal possible uranium stockpile leniency, while stonewalling on weapons programs and proxy forces.
As the prime minister crosses the Atlantic, the episode illuminates fractures in international relations. Netanyahu’s voice could prove decisive, steering US-Iran dynamics toward confrontation or compromise in an era of heightened geopolitical risks.