Report: Trump and Netanyahu Agreed to Increase Economic and Political Pressure on Iran

Translation by SadaNews - Channel 12 reported, citing a high-ranking official: "Trump and Netanyahu agreed during their recent meeting that, in parallel with negotiations with Iran and preparations for military action, the United States will increase economic and political pressure on Iran."

The senior U.S. official, according to SadaNews translation, stated: "We agreed to pursue a maximum pressure policy on Iran with all our strength, for instance - regarding the sale of Iranian oil to China."

He added: Trump asked his advisors, Steve Biegun and Jared Kushner, about the chances of reaching an agreement with Iran. They responded that history shows the difficulty, if not the impossibility, of reaching a good agreement with Iran. They told Trump: "We will continue negotiations and take a firm stance. If they agree to what we ask, we will give you the option, and the decision is yours."