Netanyahu Says Trump Backed Removing Nuclear Threat in Iran Deal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a phone call with Donald Trump focused on the Strait of Hormuz and the final agreement expected on Iran’s nuclear program. He said they agreed that any final deal with Iran must eliminate the nuclear threat. Netanyahu said that requirement would mean dismantling enrichment facilities in Iran and removing enriched nuclear material from the country. He did not give further details on the timing or format of the expected agreement. The comments underscore continued pressure over the scope of any deal with Tehran, with Netanyahu framing the issue as one of direct security risk. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route, was also among the topics discussed in the call.