Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said he had a “frank” conversation with Iran’s Foreign Minister Javad Zarif, highlighting diplomatic efforts amid escalating tensions between the US, Israel, and Iran. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the White House for his first in-person talks with President Donald Trump since the Iran war began, aiming to mend public disagreements over the conflict. The closed-door meeting, attended by several US cabinet members and Vice President JD Vance, focused on the ongoing war, which started with US and Israeli strikes on Iran in late February.
During the meeting, Trump reportedly rebuked Netanyahu, suggesting that the Israeli leader was sharing intelligence about Iran’s nuclear capabilities to prolong the war, revealing the complex dynamics between the two leaders. This exchange came as Trump faced criticism over the administration’s handling of casualties in the conflict, with an opinion piece comparing the current situation to historical shifts in public perception of military losses.
Netanyahu’s visit also followed Israel’s decision not to participate in the latest round of hostilities with the US and Iran, as an April ceasefire collapsed, underscoring the fragile diplomatic landscape. The meeting marked a critical moment in the evolving relationship between the US and Israel amid the broader Iran war.
