Netanyahu To Outline ‘Principles’ For Iran Talks At Trump Meeting; Tehran Warns US To ‘Think Wisely’

Last Updated:February 10, 2026, 23:46 IST

Reacting to Netanyahu’s remarks, a senior Iranian official cautioned Washington against allowing Israel to undermine diplomatic engagement with Tehran.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he will present a set of “principles" for negotiations with Iran when he meets US President Donald Trump in Washington, DC.

Speaking before departing Tel Aviv on Tuesday, Netanyahu highlighted what he described as the “unique closeness" between Israel and the United States and his personal rapport with Trump.

He said the principles he intends to share are aimed at ensuring regional peace and security.

“I will present President Trump with principles for negotiations with Iran that are important not only for Israel but for all those who seek peace and security in the Middle East," Netanyahu was quoted as saying by Israeli media.

He did not elaborate on the specifics of the proposal.

The visit comes shortly after the United States and Iran concluded a round of nuclear talks in Oman, marking their first negotiations since the June 2025 conflict that followed Israeli strikes and subsequent US attacks on Iran’s key nuclear facilities.

Israel is not a participant in the talks but has consistently sought to influence US policy on Iran.

Tehran Responds

Reacting to Netanyahu’s remarks, senior Iranian official Ali Larijani, who is also in Oman, cautioned Washington against allowing Israel to undermine diplomatic engagement with Tehran.

“They must think wisely and remain alert to the destructive role of the Zionists," Larijani said, in a warning directed at US officials.

While Netanyahu has not detailed his proposed principles, he has previously argued that any agreement with Iran should include the dismantling of Tehran’s heavy weapons capabilities, drawing comparisons with Libya’s 2003 disarmament deal.

Iran has firmly rejected negotiations over its missile programme, describing it as central to its national defence.

During the June conflict, Iran relied heavily on missile strikes after its air defence systems were damaged in Israeli attacks.

Tehran launched hundreds of missiles toward Israel, some of which breached its layered air defence systems, resulting in casualties and widespread damage.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reiterated over the weekend that the country’s missile programme is “non-negotiable", calling it a purely defensive matter.

He also underscored Iran’s position that support for allied groups in the region and its right to enrich uranium domestically remain critical points of contention.

While the US and Israel are expected to press Iran to curtail support for allied non-state actors across the region, Tehran has maintained that its alliances are part of its broader security strategy.

Iran has also signalled willingness to accept strict limits and international monitoring of its nuclear activities but insists that domestic uranium enrichment is a sovereign right.

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