Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday (February 15, 2026) he told U.S. ​President Donald Trump last week that any U.S. deal with ‌Iran must include the dismantling of Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, ​not just stopping the enrichment process. Iran is pursuing ⁠a nuclear agreement with the U.S. that delivers economic benefits for both sides, an Iranian diplomat was reported as saying on Sunday (February 15, 2026). Mr. Netanyahu said ​he is sceptical of ‌a deal, but it must include enriched material leaving Iran. Iran and the U.S. renewed negotiations earlier this month to tackle their decades-long dispute over Tehran’s ⁠nuclear programme and avert a new military confrontation. Now, in the three years that remain in the present memorandum ‌of understanding and another seven years draw it down to zero,” Mr. Netanyahu said.

Source: The Hindu February 16, 2026 05:27 UTC