The issue focused on the special relationship between Israel and the US, with both countries having their own foreign policy goals.

"It is in our interest to have a strong and healthy relationship with Israel," said Mr Trump, who has long been critical of the deal. "I am not going to be doing anything other than what I said I was going to do."

He did not say when he would make the decision. The president-elect's previous comments about the Iran deal were made before he met