Netanyahu Visits Washington After US-Iran Ceasefire, Straining Alliance

Benjamin Netanyahu heads to the White House in mid-July 2026, his first visit since the US-led conflict with Iran began in February. The trip follows a June 17 ceasefire between Washington and Tehran—one Netanyahu opposed in earlier discussions. Trump announced the plan publicly on July 4, positioning the visit after NATO talks in Ankara, signaling America's control over the diplomatic timeline.