{"id":879262,"date":"2025-12-20T23:18:40","date_gmt":"2025-12-21T05:18:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/20\/israel-to-strike-iran-netanyahu-to-brief-trump-on-tehrans-missile-buildup-report-says\/"},"modified":"2025-12-20T23:18:40","modified_gmt":"2025-12-21T05:18:40","slug":"israel-to-strike-iran-netanyahu-to-brief-trump-on-tehrans-missile-buildup-report-says","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/20\/israel-to-strike-iran-netanyahu-to-brief-trump-on-tehrans-missile-buildup-report-says\/","title":{"rendered":"Israel to strike Iran? Netanyahu to brief Trump on Tehran\u2019s missile buildup, report says"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A news report underscores heightened concerns in Jerusalem over Iran\u2019s military capabilities and the potential need for coordinated US-Israeli responses.<\/h2>\n
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(FILES) US President Donald Trump (L) holds hands and speaks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Israeli parliament, the Knesset, in Jerusalem on October 13, 2025. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla \/ POOL \/ AFP)(AFP)<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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US President Donald Trump is reportedly set to receive a briefing from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the potential threat posed by Iran\u2019s expanding ballistic missile program.<\/p>\n

Israeli officials are reportedly worried that Iran is restoring nuclear enrichment sites targeted by US airstrikes in June<\/a>. They see Iran\u2019s attempts to rebuild missile production facilities and repair its air defense systems as an urgent threat, NBC News reported.<\/p>\n

NBC News further reported that Netanyahu<\/a> plans to present Trump<\/a> with a range of options for responding to Iran\u2019s missile developments<\/a>, including the possibility of the US joining or assisting in military operations if deemed necessary.<\/p>\n

Trump<\/a> and Netanyahu<\/a> are expected to meet later this month at the US President\u2019s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, the news outlet stated. During the meeting, Netanyahu is anticipated to make the case that Iran\u2019s ballistic missile expansion is a threat not only to Israel but also to broader regional stability and US interests.<\/p>\n

The news outlet noted that the Israeli leader\u2019s briefing will emphasize that swift action may be required if Iran continues to advance its missile capabilities.<\/p>\n

Trump<\/a>, when asked about the December 29 meeting with Netanyahu<\/a>, reportedly told reporters, \u201cWe haven\u2019t set it up formally, but he\u2019d like to see me.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Trump considers hosting Netanyahu, El-Sisi in Florida<\/h2>\n

Trump said that Netanyahu wants to meet him, though no formal schedule has been set. Trump also indicated he would welcome Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi<\/a> to the meeting. \u201cEl-Sisi, he\u2019s a friend of mine. Yeah, would love to have him,\u201d Trump told reporters at the White House.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Egypt\u2019s role in Gaza mediation<\/h2>\n

Egypt has played a key role in providing humanitarian aid to Gaza and mediating between Israel and Hamas. The country\u2019s representatives have also been involved in discussions regarding postwar planning and reconstruction in the territory.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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US envoy to meet regional officials<\/h2>\n

Trump\u2019s envoy, Steve Witkoff, is scheduled to meet senior officials from Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey on Friday in Miami, according to a White House official. These discussions are part of ongoing US efforts to implement Trump\u2019s 20-point peace plan<\/a>, which helped secure a fragile truce between Israel and Hamas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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UN Security Council backs Trump\u2019s Gaza plan<\/h2>\n

The United Nations Security Council recently approved a resolution supporting Trump\u2019s Gaza peace initiative<\/a>. The plan envisions an International Stabilization Force, composed of troops from several Muslim-majority nations, working with Egypt and Israel to maintain order as Israel gradually withdraws from Gaza.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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