US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held their first meeting since the outbreak of the latest conflict with Iran, marking a significant diplomatic alignment between the two allies.
During the encounter, which was Netanyahu’s eighth with Trump since the start of the US president’s second term, Trump emphasized that tangible proof of Iranian nuclear activity is not required to justify the current strategic posture.
The meeting underscores a unified approach to Tehran’s nuclear ambitions, moving beyond traditional verification requirements in favor of a more assertive stance.
The diplomatic developments come as Oman has put forward a proposal to manage the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to reduce tensions in one of the world’s most critical shipping chokepoints.
This initiative seeks to establish a framework for de-escalation and secure transit routes, addressing growing concerns among global energy markets and shipping operators.
The proposal reflects a broader effort by Gulf states to mitigate the risk of disruption to oil flows and commercial shipping lanes amid heightened geopolitical friction.