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Netanyahu and Trump Weigh Options Amid Iran Conflict

12/18/2025

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed a potential strike on Iran after their February meeting.
They evaluated four options as Trump offered June 15 a deal to end Iran's proxy support for sanctions relief.
Israel assassinated 11 senior Iranian nuclear scientists during the conflict, dubbed Operation Narnia.
Iran retaliated with over 500 missiles and 1,100 drones, killing 32 and injuring over 3,000 in Israel.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed a potential strike on Iran after their February meeting.
They evaluated four options as Trump offered June 15 a deal to end Iran's proxy support for sanctions relief.
Israel assassinated 11 senior Iranian nuclear scientists during the conflict, dubbed Operation Narnia.
Iran retaliated with over 500 missiles and 1,100 drones, killing 32 and injuring over 3,000 in Israel.