Benjamin Netanyahu

And it is our understanding that he is here today with the main mission being that he wants to talk to the president about the U.S.-Iran negotiations.

There is reporting that he is set to introduce some new military intelligence regarding Iran's military capabilities to the president as these talks continue.

I will present to the president our views regarding the principles of the negotiations, the important principles, and in my eyes, they are important not only for Israel, but for anyone in the world who wants peace and security in the Middle East.

I will present to the President our views regarding the principles of the negotiations, the important principles, and in my eyes they are important not only for Israel, but for anyone in the world who wants peace and security in the Middle East.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at the airport in Tel Aviv.

He's headed to Washington to meet with President Trump and discuss nuclear negotiations with Iran.

Israeli officials worry that nuclear negotiations could lead to a deal with Iran that curbs the country's uranium enrichment, but leaves Iran's ballistic missile program intact.

with the possibility of direct conflict with Iran still on the table, coupled with new threats from the Islamic Republic.

Israeli air defense systems remain on high alert.

The world is in awe of the immense bravery of Iran's citizens.

That's how Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu started his cabinet meeting, as Israelis keep close tabs on the protests.

We all hope the Persian nation will soon be liberated from the yoke of tyranny, Netanyahu says.

condemning the killing of peaceful protesters.

Over the weekend, he spoke about the Iran protests with Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Iranian authorities have accused the U.S.

and Israel of fomenting unrest.

They describe the protesters as terrorists and rioters.

The protests began two weeks ago against the crumbling Iranian economy.

Michelle Kellerman, NPR News, Tel Aviv.

Well, President Trump has broken so many conventions to the surprise of people, and then they figure out, oh, well, maybe, you know, he was right after all.