US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met at the White House on the evening of April 7, with discussions focusing heavily on Iran's nuclear programme and the ongoing Gaza conflict.

The leaders opted for a limited Q&A session in the Oval Office rather than the previously planned press conference.

“We're having direct talks with Iran, and they've started. It'll go on Saturday. We have a very big meeting, and we'll see what can happen,” Trump told reporters during the meeting with Netanyahu, IntelliNews learned.

Both leaders spoke of their shared position on preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons. “We are all united in the goal that Iran will never have nuclear weapons,” Trump stated.

"Maybe a deal's going to be made, that would be great. We are meeting very importantly on Saturday, at almost the highest level," he said.

Netanyahu suggested diplomatic solutions similar to those used with Libya could be effective, while maintaining that preventing Iranian nuclear capability remains the primary objective regardless of approach.

Trump issued a clear warning regarding the consequences if diplomatic efforts fail. “If the talks are not successful with Iran, I think Iran will be in great danger,” he said. “It's not that complicated and I want to say it – but they must not have nuclear weapons. That's the whole point.”

The American president also reiterated his controversial position on Gaza, suggesting US administration of the territory as a solution to the ongoing conflict. “You know what I think about Gaza – that it's excellent real estate,” Trump remarked. “We would be happy to be involved in it, to have a part of it, that the United States could manage and control.”

Trump further proposed relocating Palestinians to other countries as a potential approach to addressing regional violence, describing Gaza as “a great location that no one wants to live in” due to the persistent conflict.

Earlier on April 7, Iran said that Tehran would not engage in talks “at any cost”, adding the US must prove its seeks genuine dialogue."We are not seeking war, unrest or nuclear weapons. We are seeking negotiations, but the Americans must also prove they are seeking negotiations," Pezeshkian said during a meeting with representatives of civil society organisations.

The president added that Iran's intention not to use its nuclear capabilities for non-peaceful purposes "is not just my word, but the religious decree of the Supreme Leader." Speaking about foreign policy, Pezeshkian stated: "When a country like America puts us under comprehensive pressure and threatens us every day, how can we negotiate with them? We believe in negotiation, but not with humiliation. We negotiate with the whole world and don't have quarrels with anyone, but we won't accept humiliation and won't negotiate at any cost," the president said.