Israel's Netanyahu to Warn Trump of Rising Iran Threat, Seeking New Strikes

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to brief US President Donald Trump on the alleged expansion of Iran's ballistic missile program and nuclear site reconstruction, according to sources. This comes just months after a two-week long conflict between the two nations, which saw Israel reportedly damage Iran's ballistic missile capabilities. Israeli officials are now concerned that Iran is rebuilding its nuclear sites, which were destroyed in June, and repairing its damaged air defense systems. A more pressing concern is Iran's alleged efforts to restore its ballistic missile production facilities. Netanyahu is expected to present Trump with options for US involvement in potential new military operations against Iran, citing the threat not just to Israel, but to the wider region, including US interests. The White House has previously stated that Iran's nuclear capabilities were 'totally obliterated' in Operation Midnight Hammer, a US-led operation in June. However, Israeli officials believe Iran's actions pose a growing threat, prompting Netanyahu's planned briefing to Trump.