Donald Trump discusses potential meeting with Netanyahu and comments on Iran following Khamenei's funeral

On July 4, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump remarked that he could have targeted Iranian officials attending the funeral of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei but chose not to, citing the need for future negotiations. Khamenei was killed on the first day of a conflict involving a joint U.S.-Israel military operation. In Tehran, representatives from Hezbollah, Hamas, and other militant groups met with the Iranian Foreign Minister during the funeral proceedings. Trump stated that Iran is currently seeking a deal, noting that both sides have paused talks for one week during the mourning period. Meanwhile, Trump confirmed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu requested a White House meeting. While Trump suggested the meeting could occur next week, an Israeli official indicated that a later date might be more realistic due to scheduling conflicts with the President's travel. This would be the first meeting between the two leaders since February, when Netanyahu presented plans for a war against Iran.