Israel is in “full coordination” with Washington on Iran and is preparing for all possible scenarios, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday as he convened his Security Cabinet.
“We are maintaining continuous contact with our friends in the United States,” said Netanyahu according to his office, adding that he spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump “almost on a daily basis. My people and his people are in daily contact as well, including today. And I will also speak with President Trump later tonight.” There were “no surprises” between them, he said.
Jerusalem and Washington share the goal of removing all enriched nuclear material from Iran and dismantling its enrichment capabilities, he continued.
“President Trump believes he can achieve this one way or another. We, however, are prepared for any scenario, and that is the directive I have given to the IDF and our security agencies,” said Netanyahu. “Israel is stronger than ever; Iran and its proxies are weaker than ever.”
Earlier this week Trump said the United States has had “very good talks” with Iran over the past 24 hours and suggested a deal remains within reach,
AFSI Insight
The most significant insight from the current situation is likely this: The region has not yet transitioned smoothly towards either peace or a return to conflict. It exists in a precarious hybrid state where diplomacy, coercion, proxy warfare, sanctions, and military signaling are concurrently taking place. Netanyahu’s statements aim to uphold deterrence credibility amid this uncertain phase. However, nuclear deterrence alone will not leave Israel where she must be in order to cease hostilities.
Source:
Netanyahu: US, Israel aligned on Iran, by JNS Staff, Amelie Botbol, May. 7, 2026