Israel's Netanyahu expected to press Trump over iran

President Donald Trump will host Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House where the Israeli prime minister is expected to press him to widen U.S. talks with Iran to include curbs on Tehran’s missile arsenal and other security threats that go beyond its nuclear program.



In his seventh meeting with Trump since the president returned to office nearly 13 months ago, Netanyahu will be looking to influence the next round of U.S. discussions with Iran following nuclear negotiations held ⁠in Oman last Friday amid heightened Middle East tensions.



Trump has threatened to carry out strikes on Iran if an agreement is not reached, and Tehran has responded with vows to retaliate, fueling fears of a wider regional war.



He has repeatedly voiced support for a secure Israel, a close US ally in the Middle East and an arch-foe of Iran.



The president repeated his warning in a series of media interviews on Tuesday, saying while he believes Iran wants to make a deal, he would do "something very tough" if they refused.