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Trump warns of Iranian nuclear threat on visit to Israel Trump tells Israel Iran will never have nuclear weapons
(35 minutes later)
US President Donald Trump has begun a visit to Israel by warning of the threat posed by Iran if it acquires nuclear weapons. US President Donald Trump has told Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, that Iran will never have nuclear weapons.
"Iran must never be allowed to possess a nuclear weapon," he told reporters in Jerusalem, speaking beside Israeli President Reuven Rivlin. He suggested the Iranians thought they could "do what they want" since negotiating a nuclear deal with world powers in 2015.
He flew in from Saudi Arabia, a key US ally, where he gave a speech to Arab and Muslim leaders at a summit. Mr Trump arrived in Israel from Saudi Arabia, where he sought to win Arab states' support for fighting extremism.
Mr Trump is holding separate talks with both Israeli and Palestinian leaders. He has called for a peace deal between Israel and the Palestinians.
He has called an Israeli-Palestinian peace agreement "the ultimate deal" but has been vague about what form it should take, saying he prefers to leave it to both sides to decide between them in direct talks. However, he has been vague about what form it should take, saying he prefers to leave it to both sides to decide between them in direct talks.
The two-day visit to Israel forms part of Mr Trump's first foreign trip as US president.The two-day visit to Israel forms part of Mr Trump's first foreign trip as US president.
What else did Trump say about Iran? What exactly did Trump say about Iran?
It must also "cease its deadly funding, training and equipping of terrorists and militias", Mr Trump said at President Rivlin's residence. Speaking in Jerusalem, he said Iran had negotiated a "fantastic deal" with his predecessor, Barack Obama, winning "a lifeline and prosperity".
But "instead of saying thank you", the Iranians were backing terrorism, he said. In a speech earlier on Monday, he accused Iran of "deadly funding, training and equipping of terrorists and militias".
"Iran will never have nuclear weapons, that I can tell you," Mr Trump told Mr Netanyahu.
In a deal with world powers in 2015, Iran accepted curbs on its nuclear programme in return for tangible economic benefits, and the White House confirmed last month that the deal was still holding.In a deal with world powers in 2015, Iran accepted curbs on its nuclear programme in return for tangible economic benefits, and the White House confirmed last month that the deal was still holding.
However, US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has underlined that his country's policy towards Iran is under full-scale review. Israel, meanwhile, considers Iran a mortal threat.
Speaking later to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem, Mr Trump pledged Iran would never get nuclear weapons.
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, who was re-elected for a second term last week, championed the 2015 deal but on Monday he appeared to sweep aside international concern about Iran's missile programme.Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, who was re-elected for a second term last week, championed the 2015 deal but on Monday he appeared to sweep aside international concern about Iran's missile programme.
"The Iranian nation has decided to be powerful," he said on state TV. "Our missiles are for peace and for defence... American officials should know that whenever we need to technically test a missile, we will do so and will not wait for their permission.""The Iranian nation has decided to be powerful," he said on state TV. "Our missiles are for peace and for defence... American officials should know that whenever we need to technically test a missile, we will do so and will not wait for their permission."
Mr Rouhani also played down Mr Trump's strong criticism of Iran at a summit in Saudi Arabia at the weekend, saying: "Who can say regional stability can be restored without Iran?"Mr Rouhani also played down Mr Trump's strong criticism of Iran at a summit in Saudi Arabia at the weekend, saying: "Who can say regional stability can be restored without Iran?"
Where else did Trump go in Jerusalem? Where did Trump go in Jerusalem?
After leaving President Rivlin's residence, he visited the Church of the Holy Sepulchre where, according to Christian tradition, Jesus was buried and resurrected. Before meeting Mr Netanyahu, he visited the Church of the Holy Sepulchre where, according to Christian tradition, Jesus was buried and resurrected.
Then, wearing a Jewish skullcap as a mark of respect, he visited the Western Wall, one of the most sacred sites in Judaism.Then, wearing a Jewish skullcap as a mark of respect, he visited the Western Wall, one of the most sacred sites in Judaism.
The wall is a remnant from the time of the Second Jewish Temple, destroyed by the Romans in 70 AD.The wall is a remnant from the time of the Second Jewish Temple, destroyed by the Romans in 70 AD.
Mr Trump could be seen placing what appeared to be a written note between its stones, as is the custom among visitors to leave notes there, such as requests, to God.Mr Trump could be seen placing what appeared to be a written note between its stones, as is the custom among visitors to leave notes there, such as requests, to God.
Can Trump's trip bring peace any closer?Can Trump's trip bring peace any closer?
Israel and the Palestinians have not held direct talks in just over three years.Israel and the Palestinians have not held direct talks in just over three years.
Mr Trump is due to meet Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas in Bethlehem on Tuesday.Mr Trump is due to meet Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas in Bethlehem on Tuesday.
Just before Mr Trump arrived, Israel announced economic and development concessions for Palestinians, including easing some restrictions on movement and approving industrial construction projects.Just before Mr Trump arrived, Israel announced economic and development concessions for Palestinians, including easing some restrictions on movement and approving industrial construction projects.
The US president has been widely seen as considerably more supportive of Israel than his predecessor, Barack Obama, taking a softer position on the contentious issue of Israeli settlements.The US president has been widely seen as considerably more supportive of Israel than his predecessor, Barack Obama, taking a softer position on the contentious issue of Israeli settlements.
The ultimate deal: analysis by Jeremy Bowen, BBC Middle East editor, JerusalemThe ultimate deal: analysis by Jeremy Bowen, BBC Middle East editor, Jerusalem
President Trump believes he is the world's greatest dealmaker, and making peace between Israelis and Palestinians after a century of conflict would be the world's biggest deal.President Trump believes he is the world's greatest dealmaker, and making peace between Israelis and Palestinians after a century of conflict would be the world's biggest deal.
During the US election, candidate Trump expressed views that seemed to fit neatly with those of the right-wing Israeli government of Mr Netanyahu - favouring expansion of Jewish settlements on occupied territory and a tough line towards Palestinian aspirations for independence.During the US election, candidate Trump expressed views that seemed to fit neatly with those of the right-wing Israeli government of Mr Netanyahu - favouring expansion of Jewish settlements on occupied territory and a tough line towards Palestinian aspirations for independence.
But in office, President Trump has been more nuanced - so there has been some nervous speculation on the Israeli right that he might demand concessions from their side.But in office, President Trump has been more nuanced - so there has been some nervous speculation on the Israeli right that he might demand concessions from their side.
More than two decades of failed peace talks show how difficult it is to get a deal between Israel and the Palestinians.More than two decades of failed peace talks show how difficult it is to get a deal between Israel and the Palestinians.
Most people, on both sides of the argument, are deeply sceptical about the chances of any progress, no matter what President Trump says or does while he is here.Most people, on both sides of the argument, are deeply sceptical about the chances of any progress, no matter what President Trump says or does while he is here.
Have Trump's domestic troubles pursued him abroad?
The president's visit was overshadowed by political difficulties at home.
Speaking to Mr Netanyahu on Monday, he sought to dispel suggestions that he had passed on sensitive Israeli intelligence to Russian diplomats at a recent meeting, saying he had not mentioned the word "Israel" at the meeting.
Latest reports from the US say Mr Trump's former National Security Adviser, Michael Flynn, will refuse to give evidence to the Senate Intelligence Committee after being subpoenaed in connection with Moscow's possible involvement in last year's presidential election.
Trump's coming to Europe too, right?Trump's coming to Europe too, right?
He will be in Rome to meet Pope Francis and Brussels to see Nato leaders.He will be in Rome to meet Pope Francis and Brussels to see Nato leaders.
On Friday, he will return to Italy for to meet other world leaders at a G7 summit in the Sicilian town of Taormina, where climate change is expected to be discussed.On Friday, he will return to Italy for to meet other world leaders at a G7 summit in the Sicilian town of Taormina, where climate change is expected to be discussed.
The president's visit has been overshadowed by political difficulties at home,
Latest reports say his former National Security Adviser, Michael Flynn, will refuse to give evidence to the Senate Intelligence Committee after being subpoenaed in connection with Moscow's possible involvement in last year's presidential election.