Trump Confirms U.S.-Iran Deal On Track, Criticizes Netanyahu After Beirut Strike

President Trump told Axios that a U.S.-Iran agreement, intended to conclude a conflict, remains on track for signing on Sunday. This statement comes despite a recent Israeli military strike in Beirut and an ensuing retaliatory threat from Iran.

The finalization of the deal was temporarily postponed by a few hours, a delay Trump attributed to the escalation in Lebanon. He noted that the incident "shook it up" and necessitated a rescheduling. The Israeli strike reportedly took place mere hours before the U.S. and Iran were slated to sign the agreement.

Trump indicated he was shocked upon being briefed by his advisors about the Israeli strike in Beirut. He conveyed significant anger and criticism regarding Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision-making, specifically the timing of the strike, which he stated occurred "an hour before we are supposed to sign the deal."

While acknowledging an initial attack by Hezbollah against Israel, Trump emphasized that this incident did not cause any reported damages or fatalities. He questioned the necessity of the Israeli counter-attack, stating that he expressed his displeasure and concerns about Netanyahu's judgment directly to the Prime Minister.

Trump asserted that the proposed deal with Iran would be beneficial for Israel. He claimed it would prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, require the disposal of nuclear material, and permit snap inspections of Iran's nuclear facilities.

According to Axios, President Trump is actively engaged in private diplomacy and public messaging to ensure the deal's successful finalization.