The current geopolitical tension between Israel, the United States, and Iran is intensifying as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepares to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington. According to Al Jazeera, Netanyahu aims to influence the U.S.-Iran nuclear talks by insisting that Tehran's ballistic missile program be included as a 'red line' in any agreements, a stance that Iran has firmly rejected. The Quincy Institute's Trita Parsi criticizes this approach, stating that 'the changing goal posts' in negotiations leave little room for success. The Hindu reports that Iran is skeptical of U.S. intentions, demanding that talks focus solely on its nuclear program and not on missile capabilities, while also highlighting ongoing U.S. sanctions as a point of contention.