Senior Israeli officials described the meeting between President Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as “very good” and “very positive,” with discussions focused primarily on Iran and reaffirming their shared commitment to preventing Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

Key developments:

• Senior Israeli officials called the Trump-Netanyahu meeting “very good” and “very positive.”
• Discussions centered largely on Iran, with both leaders reaffirming their commitment to preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.
• Separate Israeli sources also characterized the meeting as positive, reinforcing expectations of close U.S.-Israel coordination
• Iran denied reports that it has sought direct talks with the United States over the past 16-17 days, pushing back against speculation of renewed negotiations.

IN other geopolitical news

• Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are reportedly planning their first visit to Kyiv within the next two weeks in an effort to revive diplomatic talks aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war.
• Turkey and Iraq said they are working toward a comprehensive energy cooperation agreement, with Iraq indicating it could supply 1 million barrels of oil per day to Turkey.
• Yemen’s Houthies say they launched attack on Saudi vessel with ballistic missiles.

Market implications:
The positive tone from the Trump-Netanyahu meeting may help reinforce hopes for continued diplomatic engagement in the Middle East, a backdrop that has contributed to lower crude oil prices and reduced demand for traditional safe-haven assets. However, Iran’s denial of seeking direct talks suggests that while tensions have eased, a comprehensive diplomatic breakthrough remains uncertain.