The NPR Politics Podcast Trump wants a deal with Iran, but could military strikes be coming?
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Feb 12, 2026 A tight look at Trump’s private meeting with Netanyahu and how it shapes U.S. talks with Iran. Short analysis of what Iran and Israel want from negotiations. Discussion of the U.S. military buildup in the region and questions about the chances of strikes. Update on Gaza’s ceasefire, aid flows, and the shaky prospects for reconstruction and regional diplomacy.
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White House Pushes Talks, Israel Pushes Strikes
- Trump pushed continued talks with Iran while Netanyahu favored military options.
- Israel worries negotiations are futile and expects further strikes soon.
Sticking Points Mirror Past Nuclear Talks
- Core negotiation points remain nuclear enrichment, stored highly enriched uranium, missiles, and proxy support.
- Iran wants to restrict talks to nuclear issues and avoid broader concessions.
Iran Weakened But Not Broken
- Iran's regime is at its weakest point since 1979 but still resists major concessions.
- Economic collapse and weakened proxies pressure Iran to concede only minimally.