Obama committed to a 'comprehensive' nuke deal

US President Barack Obama told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the United States is committed to a "comprehensive" nuclear deal with Iran, and said that Palestinian membership in the International Criminal Court is not "constructive", officials said.

"The US is focused on reaching a comprehensive deal with Iran that prevents Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon and verifiably assures the international community of the exclusively peaceful nature of its nuclear program," the White House said in a statement.

"The president underscored the enduring commitment of the US to the security of Israel and the importance of continuing close cooperation with Israel on this issue," the statement said.