A Saudi delegation will also visit the US in an effort to de-escalate tension in the Middle East
by Kyle Anzalone | January 29, 2026 at 2:52 pm ET
Senior Israeli defense officials met with top US officials to discuss a future conflict with Iran.
According
to Axios, “The Israelis came to DC to share intelligence on possible
targets inside Iran.” Israeli military intelligence chief Gen. Shlomi
Binder led the Israeli delegation and met with US officials at the
Pentagon for two days earlier this week.
US officials told the outlet
that President Donald Trump is still considering an attack on Iran. One
official with knowledge of the meetings said Bidner had brought
intelligence that was requested by the President.
Late last year,
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pressed Trump to help Israel take out
the government of Iran. The President is reported to be considering a
range of options to cause regime change in Iran, including high-level
strikes and an oil blockage.
Trump has ordered a massive military
buildup in the Middle East, including fighter jets, an aircraft carrier
strike group, and advanced air defense systems. On Wednesday, Trump
renewed the threat to attack Iran if Tehran does not agree to a nuclear
deal with the US.
Iranian officials have stated they are willing to
negotiate with the US if Trump stops threatening Iran. Additionally,
Tehran has ruled out agreeing to eliminate its uranium enrichment
program.
While Israel is pushing for Trump to start a war with Iran,
other countries in the Middle East are trying to broker a deal. Turkey
has offered to host talks with Iran. Saudi Defense Minister Prince
Khalid bin Salman will meet with US officials in the Pentagon on
Thursday. Axios notes that Ryiahd has been acting as a backchannel
between Washington and Tehran.
Iran has threatened to retaliate against any attack by striking US bases across the Middle East.
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