Speaking to reporters before boarding his aircraft, Netanyahu said the talks with Trump would focus first and foremost on Tehran. “I will present to the president our approach around our principles on the negotiations,” he said, adding that these principles are “important not only for Israel, but for every country in the world that wants peace and security.”

The meeting was originally planned for later this month but was moved up at Netanyahu’s request, a change widely interpreted as reflecting Israeli unease about the early stages of the U.S.-Iran dialogue. Israeli media reported that Netanyahu sought to personally brief Trump on Israel’s latest intelligence regarding Iran, particularly concerns about renewed activity in its ballistic missile program.

According to the Prime Minister’s Office, Netanyahu believes any agreement with Iran must address more than its nuclear capabilities and should also include limits on missile development and an end to Tehran’s support for regional proxy groups.