Jewish leaders invited to meet with Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman in D.C.

The invitation comes amid a sharp rise in antisemitic and anti-Israel rhetoric from the Kingdom Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Saudi Arabia Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman ahead of a meeting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio in the State Department Building on February 25, 2025 in Washington, DC. By Danielle Cohen-Kanik  January 29, 2026

Exclusive: Trump says Iran wants a deal as U.S. “armada” arrives

Barak Ravid President Trump told Axios in an interview on Monday that the situation with Iran is “in flux” because he sent a “big armada” to the region but thinks Tehran genuinely wants to cut a deal. Why it matters: Trump came close to ordering a strike on regime targets in Iran earlier this month over the killing of thousands of protesters. Instead he delayed the decision while also moving military assets to the region. White House officials say an attack is still on the table, though the protests have largely been suppressed. What he’s saying: In the interview, Trump mentioned his decision to dispatch the Lincoln. A …

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Saudi, Israeli officials visit D.C. to talk possible U.S. strikes on Iran

Barak Ravid Saudi Arabia Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio last February in Washington, D.C. Photo: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images The Trump administration is hosting senior defense and intelligence officials from Israel and Saudi Arabia for talks on Iran this week as President Trump considers military strikes, two U.S. officials and two other sources with knowledge told Axios. Why it matters: Trump has ordered a U.S. military buildup in the Gulf to prepare for potential military action. Israel, Saudi Arabia and other countries in the region have been on high alert for days in anticipation of a U.S. strike. Between the …

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IDF intel, Mossad chiefs recently visit US in one-two punch for advice on handling Iran

IDF intelligence chief Maj.-Gen. Shlomi Binder met with top US military officials on Tuesday as the US aircraft carrier, the USS Abraham Lincoln, arrived in the region. Members of the National Guard walk near the White House on the National Mall, in Washington, DC, US, August 21, 2025(photo credit: REUTERS/Al Drago)ByYONAH JEREMY BOB JANUARY 29, 2026 18:12Updated: JANUARY 29, 2026 22:03 IDF Intelligence chief Maj.-Gen. Shlomi Binder and Mossad Director David Barnea both recently visited the US to present a one-two punch for advice about how to handle Iran. Barnea landed in the US on January 16 and met with US Special Envoy to …

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Trump reviews Iran strike options amid fears air power won’t topple regime – report

Reports indicate US President Trump is considering a range of strike options against Iran, from targeted attacks on regime figures to broader strikes on missile and nuclear sites. i24NEWS January 29, 2026 at 01:16 AM ■ latest revision January 29, 2026 at 01:26 AM U.S. President Donald Trump is weighing a range of military options against Iran, including targeted strikes on regime figures and security forces, as Washington considers how to respond to Tehran’s violent crackdown on nationwide protests, Reuters reported Tuesday. According to two U.S. officials familiar with the discussions, Trump has explored limited attacks aimed at figures and institutions blamed for …

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Netanyahu holds security consultation; Israel said to expect Iran attack even if US strike is limited

By Lazar Berman Follow29 January 2026, 8:44 pm Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leads a cabinet meeting in Jerusalem on January 4, 2026. (Maayan Toaf/GPO) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is holding a security consultation in Jerusalem with top advisers and defense officials on a “classified topic,” the office of one of the attendees tells The Times of Israel. According to Channel 12, the discussion is focusing on Iran and the possibility of a US strike. Israeli officials do not believe that a limited strike will bring down the regime, and that US President Donald Trump shares their assessment, according to the outlet. Therefore, …

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