President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu discussed Iran’s remaining missile arsenal, the fate of Supreme Leader Khamenei, and the absence of uranium enrichment at the strategic Pickaxe Mountain facility. Israeli intelligence confirms Khamenei remains alive but has not appeared publicly since Operation Rising Lion. Iran retains approximately 1,500 to 1,600 missiles despite previous US-Israeli strikes. Oil prices surged 5% in late July 2026 following Iranian missile launches. Trump signaled strong retaliatory measures, ranging from a potential nuclear deal to intensified sanctions or military action.
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