The United States and Israel share the goal of preventing Iran from becoming a nuclear power but differ significantly in their strategies. While the US, under President Trump, emphasizes a strategy of maximum pressure through economic sanctions and military deterrence to force Iran into negotiations, Israel remains highly skeptical of any deal, insisting that Iran's nuclear infrastructure must be dismantled entirely. Netanyahu has emphasized that any agreement must include the removal of Iran's nuclear capabilities, not just the cessation of enrichment, and has called for addressing Iran's ballistic missile program and regional proxy support. Recent US actions include deploying the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier to the Middle East as a show of force and discussions within the US national security community about supporting Israeli strikes on Iran's ballistic missile sites. President Trump reportedly told Netanyahu he would support Israeli military strikes on Iran's missile program if diplomatic efforts fail. Internal US discussions are considering how to assist Israel, including aerial refueling and overflight permissions, though some regional countries have refused overflight rights. Meanwhile, US-Iran negotiations are ongoing, with indirect talks in Geneva aiming to reach a nuclear agreement that prevents war. Iran has shown willingness to curb uranium enrichment in exchange for sanctions relief, but the details remain uncertain. The US is also deploying additional naval forces to bolster regional security and leverage negotiations. Netanyahu has publicly expressed skepticism about Iran honoring any deal and has called for the dismantling of Iran's nuclear infrastructure. He also announced plans to phase out US military aid to Israel over the next decade, proposing a shift from aid to partnership. Overall, while both the US and Israel aim to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions, their approaches diverge, with the US favoring diplomatic negotiations supported by military deterrence, and Israel emphasizing the need for credible removal of Iran's nuclear and missile capabilities, including potential military action.