Overview
- Netanyahu and Trump are expected to meet on December 29 at Mar-a-Lago, with Israeli officials announcing the date and Trump saying it is not yet formally set.
- Israeli assessments cited by NBC News say Tehran is rebuilding ballistic-missile production and repairing air defenses, with nuclear-site reconstitution a secondary concern.
- Sources say the Israeli leader will outline a menu of responses that includes potential U.S. participation or assistance in renewed operations against Iran.
- Briefed officials warn Iran’s monthly ballistic-missile output could reach as many as 3,000 if the effort proceeds unchecked.
- The White House said the IAEA and Iran corroborated that June’s Operation Midnight Hammer obliterated Iran’s nuclear capabilities, though some early assessments suggested the damage was less extensive.