US and Israel Discuss Iran Strategy Amid Escalating Military Strikes and Gaza Disarmament Deal

President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have met to discuss strategies regarding Iran, including the possibility of imposing a land blockade to pressure the country through kinetic and non kinetic means. This meeting occurred as the United States launched a major wave of strikes against dozens of Revolutionary Guard targets across Iran following an attempted Iranian missile attack on US forces in Jordan. In response, the Iranian military claimed to have carried out drone attacks against US strategic centers in Kuwait, specifically targeting the Ahmed Al-Jaber air base. Iranian officials characterized the US strikes on Qeshm as terrorist attacks against civilians, while Kuwait reported one death at a Chinese company attributed to Iran.

During the diplomatic talks, a point of friction emerged regarding an Iranian underground complex known as Pickaxe Mountain. While Netanyahu presented new intelligence suggesting substantial reconstruction at the site, Trump publicly downplayed its immediate significance. Reports indicate a divide in strategy: one perspective suggests Trump prefers diplomacy while Netanyahu favors further military action. Despite these tensions, both leaders stated they agree that Iran must not acquire nuclear weapons.

Separately, President Trump announced a historic agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza. White House officials described the breakthrough as the result of months of delicate negotiations. However, reports indicate that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps urged Hamas not to sign the deal during a recent visit to Iran, though Hamas reportedly chose to proceed with the agreement.