Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House for the first time since the start of the Iran war, outlets report. The meeting comes after U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran in late February, which mark the beginning of a new phase of conflict in the region. While Netanyahu and Trump have publicly disagreed on aspects of the war and their relationship has at times appeared strained, multiple reports say both leaders aim to tone down tensions and present a united front.

Several outlets describe the talks as expected to focus mainly on the Iran war, including the role of U.S. efforts to allow negotiations. France 24 and other outlets note that their public exchanges during ceasefire negotiations in April included sharp rhetoric. After the meeting, Netanyahu and Trump characterize the discussions positively, with Trump describing it as a “very good” meeting and Netanyahu calling it “excellent.” The meeting also takes place amid political pressures for both leaders, including Netanyahu’s domestic election context and Trump’s electoral concerns as the war continues.