Can Netanyahu convince Trump to OK strike on Iran’s missile program?
At their anticipated Florida meeting, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will present US President Donald Trump with options for stopping Iran from rebuilding its program.
TEL AVIV — Proving that Iran is resuming ballistic missile production is at the top of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s agenda for his planned Dec. 29 Florida summit with President Donald Trump.
"As far as Trump is concerned, Iran is a closed case," a senior Israeli diplomatic source told Al-Monitor on condition of anonymity. "But as far as we’re concerned, and also in terms of developments on the ground, this case is wide open." The source added, "One of the prime minister’s most important tasks at the upcoming meeting with Trump, if it does take place, will be to prove how much work is going on in Iran.”
Iran drills worry Israel
Tensions between Iran and Israel have increased significantly in recent weeks following a series of ballistic missile exercises and maneuvers reportedly conducted by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Israeli officials say they are greatly alarmed by the large number of test launches and Iran's frantic efforts to restore its ballistic missile arsenal and air defense systems.
