The Times of Israel Daily Briefing Netanyahu to urgently jet to DC to reset Iran talks agenda
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Feb 8, 2026 Lazar Berman, diplomatic correspondent who analyzes Israeli and Middle East diplomacy, breaks down recent U.S.-Iran talks in Oman. He outlines who attended and what Iran gained. He explains why Netanyahu is racing to Washington, who might accompany him, and how U.S. military moves and Gaza tensions factor into regional calculations.
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Mati Caspi's Legacy In Israeli Music
- Mati Caspi, a giant of Israeli music, died at 76 after battling cancer.
- He wrote over 1,000 songs and generously gifted works to other artists like Chava Alberstein.
Core Gaps Persist In US–Iran Talks
- US-Iran talks in Oman advanced procedural engagement but left core gaps unresolved.
- Iran refuses limits on missiles, proxies, and enrichment, so diplomacy faces major barriers.
Military Presence Sent As Diplomatic Signal
- The US brought CENTCOM's Admiral Brad Cooper to signal military readiness alongside diplomacy.
- Iran publicly downplays fear but privately perceives the deployment as a direct threat.