Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that Iran would be the main focus of his upcoming talks with US President Donald Trump during a visit to Washington.
In a post on X, Netanyahu said he was travelling to meet Trump for the eighth time since the US president began his second term in office.
“I am heading out now to a meeting with our friend, President Donald Trump. This is our eighth meeting since he was elected to his second term, more than with any other international leader,” Netanyahu said.
Describing the visit as both “a great honour” and “a great responsibility,” Netanyahu said the leaders would discuss a range of issues, with Iran at the forefront.
“Our goal is clear: to safeguard Israel’s security, strengthen its power, and expand the circle of peace around us,” he said.
Netanyahu added that he was undertaking the visit out of “a deep commitment to ensure the security, strength and future of the State of Israel.”
He also said he would pay tribute during the visit to US Senator Lindsey Graham, describing him as “one of Israel’s greatest friends of all time.”
Earlier on Monday, Israel’s Arabic-language government account on X confirmed that Netanyahu had departed for Washington at Trump’s invitation and said the two leaders were expected to discuss issues of mutual concern.
The visit comes as Netanyahu remains the subject of an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant. The ICC issued warrants in November 2024 for Netanyahu and former Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant over alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during the conflict in Gaza. Israel rejects the allegations and disputes the court’s jurisdiction.