• Trump meets Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago to discuss Gaza ceasefire second phase
• President warns US will support strikes against Iran’s ballistic missile program
• Israeli officials concerned Tehran is rebuilding capabilities damaged in June strikes

PALM BEACH, FL (TDR) — President Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago estate on Monday to discuss the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire, warning that the United States would support military action against Iran if Tehran attempts to rebuild its nuclear or missile programs.

Trump Issues Stark Warning

Standing alongside Netanyahu at the Florida resort, Trump told reporters he has heard intelligence suggesting Iran may be attempting to reconstitute capabilities damaged during June strikes. The President issued a blunt warning about potential consequences for Iranian actions.

“Now I hear that Iran is trying to build up again, and if they are, we’re going to have to knock them down. We’ll knock the hell out of them. But hopefully that’s not happening.”

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When asked whether the United States would back Israeli strikes targeting Iran’s missile program, Trump responded affirmatively. He said action on nuclear facilities would be immediate, while missile program strikes would receive support if Iran continues development.

Israeli Concerns Drive Meeting Agenda

Israeli officials have grown increasingly concerned that Iran is expanding production of its ballistic missile program, which was damaged by Israeli military strikes earlier this year. According to NBC News, officials are preparing to brief Trump about options for attacking missile facilities again.

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The concerns center on Iran’s capacity to produce up to 3,000 ballistic missiles per year if left unchecked. Netanyahu is expected to make the case that Iran’s expansion of its ballistic missile program poses a threat requiring swift action.

Senator Lindsey Graham, who visited Israel this month, warned that Iran is producing missiles in very high numbers. The South Carolina Republican said the volume of missiles could overwhelm Israel’s Iron Dome air defense system.

June Strikes Targeted Nuclear Sites

The United States and Israel conducted joint strikes on June 22 against three key Iranian nuclear sites at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. The operation, codenamed Midnight Hammer, followed an Israeli air campaign against Iranian military and nuclear-related facilities.

Trump has repeatedly claimed the strikes obliterated Iran’s nuclear program and warned Tehran against trying to rebuild. However, intelligence assessments suggest Iran is working to reconstitute both nuclear enrichment sites and ballistic missile production facilities.

Iran has denied pursuing nuclear weapons and maintains its nuclear program is solely for civilian energy purposes. Tehran has ruled out negotiating over its missile program, which officials describe as the core of the country’s defense strategy.

Gaza Ceasefire Progress Stalls

The meeting marks the sixth between Trump and Netanyahu since the President returned to office in January. The leaders discussed moving the Gaza ceasefire into its second phase, though progress has slowed amid complications.

White House officials believe Netanyahu may be slow-walking the peace process. Israel has been reluctant to further withdraw from Gaza without Hamas disarming, creating tension with Trump advisers who want faster movement toward establishing a Palestinian technocratic committee.

The President praised Netanyahu’s leadership, calling him Israel’s greatest friend in the White House. Netanyahu reciprocated, stating Trump has been Israel’s best ally and praising the frequency and intensity of their meetings.

Regional Tensions Mount

Trump urged Iran to make a deal with the United States, suggesting diplomatic resolution remains preferable to military action. However, the President made clear that Washington would not tolerate Iranian efforts to restore nuclear or missile capabilities.

The Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio both met with Netanyahu ahead of his sit-down with Trump, underscoring the administration’s focus on Middle East security challenges.

Will Trump’s warnings deter Iranian rebuilding efforts or accelerate tensions toward another military confrontation in the Middle East?

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