Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon on July 9, 2025. The meeting included both leaders and their spouses and focused on recent developments in the Middle East, particularly Israel's military actions against Iran's nuclear facilities. Secretary Hegseth praised Israel's Operation Midnight Hammer, describing it as a historic success and reaffirmed the United States' commitment to supporting Israel and preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Netanyahu emphasized the strength of the security alliance between Israel and the United States, noting that the message of their partnership was clear to Iran and the broader Middle East. The discussions also covered ongoing conflicts in other regions. Hegseth described Israel as an exemplary ally and expressed honor in standing alongside the country amid its conflict with Iran. Netanyahu's visit to the Pentagon was part of his official trip to Washington, D.C., and there is a possibility the visit may be extended through the week.