After Their 3 Hour Meeting: Trump and Netanyahu Refuse to Rule Out Massive Joint Strike

In a high-stakes meeting that lasted nearly three hours, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Donald Trump held intensive discussions at the White House on Wednesday to finalize their response to the Iranian threat. Entering through a private south entrance to maintain a "discreet and intimate" dialogue, the two leaders focused almost exclusively on the collapsing prospects of a diplomatic deal with Tehran. While President Trump publicly maintained that his preference is for a negotiated settlement, he and Netanyahu reportedly reached a significant understanding: if diplomacy fails, a joint military operation remains firmly on the table. Netanyahu arrived with a "file of evidence" intended to convince the American administration that the Iranian regime is merely stalling for time while continuing to deceive international monitors.

The Midnight Hammer Warning

The atmosphere of the meeting was defined by the memory of previous military actions. Following the session, Trump took to Truth Social to share his perspective, noting that the bond between the two nations remains "tremendous" but warning Tehran that patience is wearing thin. "Last time Iran decided that they were better off not making a Deal, and they were hit with 'Midnight Hammer', it did not work well for them," Trump wrote, referencing the June strikes. He added that while his preference is for a "reasonable and responsible" agreement, "if not, we will just have to see what the outcome will be."

Netanyahu, however, used the meeting to sharpen the potential military objectives. He specifically requested that any future strike must not be limited to nuclear facilities but must also "dismantle the Iranian ballistic missile stockpile." This represents a key Israeli red line, as Jerusalem believes that a nuclear deal without a missile ban leaves the region under a permanent shadow of war. Israeli officials believe the Iranians are "stalling," and Netanyahu presented intelligence suggesting that the regime has continued to massacre its own citizens and refine its weapon systems even while sending diplomats to Oman.

Coordination and the AIPAC Decision

A senior American official confirmed that the possibility of a joint strike was a primary topic of conversation, noting that a combined US-Israeli operation would be "far more powerful and effective" than independent actions. Netanyahu reminded the President of the success of their cooperation during the "Am K'Lavi" operation, arguing that the current moment offers a unique opportunity to permanently cripple the regime’s offensive capabilities. Despite these military preparations, Trump insisted that the Muscat negotiations continue for now, though he admitted no final decision on a deal has been reached.

The urgency of the situation is so great that Netanyahu is already considering a return to Washington as early as next week for the AIPAC conference. This second trip would allow for another face-to-face meeting with Trump as the deadline for the Iranian talks approaches. For now, the two leaders have agreed on "close and continuous coordination," ensuring that if the "hammer" falls again, it will be a synchronized blow. As Netanyahu prepares to depart, the message to Tehran is clear: the United States and Israel are no longer acting as separate entities, and the cost of refusing a deal will be the total destruction of their strategic infrastructure.