With Israel’s election less than three months away, the prime minister presented the closed-door talks as proof of complete coordination over Iran; yet Trump offered no public statement as he faces weak support for the war and a consequential decision before the US midterms

After five months apart, Netanyahu and Trump meet with Iran, Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey and Saudi Arabia, shaping talks over the region’s postwar order.

Once close allies, the two leaders are at odds on the Iran war.