🇮🇱 Netanyahu Meets Trump Amid Iran Contingency Planning: Prime Minister Netanyahu arrived in Washington and declined to answer when asked whether he would support any agreement between the United States and Iran. Two Israeli sources said Netanyahu intends to discuss possible military options against Iran with President Trump as Israel prepares contingencies should U.S.-Iran talks collapse.
Israel remains skeptical that the nascent negotiations will succeed and is pressing to ensure its interests are protected, including preserving Israel’s freedom of military action under any potential agreement. Netanyahu plans to present Trump with fresh intelligence on Iran’s military capabilities.
Israeli officials have also been telling Americans in private meetings that an agreement with Iran would pose a danger to Israel.
Also, an Israeli official told The Times of Israel: "Netanyahu will confirm to Trump that the second phase of the Gaza agreement is not progressing. Israel has informed the US that another military operation in Gaza is necessary".
🇺🇸 Trump Signals Potential Force Moves And Warns Of “Very Harsh Action”: President Trump told Israeli Channel 12: "Iran will not possess nuclear weapons or missiles". He added: "I am considering sending an aircraft carrier to the region and additional forces. If we do not reach an agreement with Iran, we will be forced to carry out very harsh action".
President Trump also said: "The recent negotiations are completely different from those that took place before the 12-day war in June. Iran is adopting a more lenient approach this time. Last time, the Iranians didn't believe I would attack and they took big risks". He added: "My meeting with Netanyahu will focus on the Iran issue, and I don't think he's worried about negotiations with them. The Iranians are eager to reach an agreement, and Netanyahu also wants a good deal".
🛢️ U.S. Weighs Oil Tanker Seizures But Backs Off: The Trump administration discussed seizing additional Iranian oil tankers to pressure Tehran but backed off over concerns Iran could retaliate, spike oil prices, or treat the move as an act of war.
🇮🇷 Iranian Officials Attack Netanyahu’s Role And Reject Missile Talks: Ali Larijani, Secretary of the Iranian Supreme National Security Council, said: "Netanyahu is now on his way to the US. Americans must think wisely and not allow him, through posturing, to imply before his flight that 'I want to go and teach Americans the framework of the nuclear negotiations'. They must remain alert to the destructive role of the Zionists".
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqhchi said: "Netanyahu does not like peace or diplomacy; he wants war. I think Kushner and Witkoff are trying to prevent war and find a diplomatic solution, and this is the wisest decision President Trump can make". Araqhchi added: "Our missiles are not and will not be a subject of negotiation".
🇪🇺 European Contact Says Some In Iran See Conflict As “Inevitable”: A European official in contact with the Iranian leadership told The Washington Post that many elements in Iran believe a military confrontation with the United States is "inevitable" and that negotiations can at best only delay it.
☢️ Esfahan Site Tunnels Reported Sealed In New Satellite Imagery: The Institute for Science and International Security said that, based on February 9 satellite imagery, all tunnel entrances at Iran’s Esfahan nuclear complex are now fully buried and sealed. Analysts view this as a defensive measure aimed at protecting the site from potential airstrikes or raids and securing sensitive nuclear assets, mirroring past Iranian preparations ahead of possible military action.
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