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The U.S.-Iran agreement has entered a second phase, with Trump threatening severe consequences if Iran pursues nuclear weapons. Meanwhile, Trump has criticized Israel for its actions in Lebanon, calling for restraint while reaffirming strong support for Netanyahu. Iran insists Israeli forces must withdraw from Lebanon under the deal, but fighting continues.
What changed
The Iran deal has advanced to a second stage, and Trump has publicly pressured Netanyahu to curb military operations in Lebanon while warning Tehran against nuclear ambitions.
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Trump Warns Iran on Nukes as Lebanon Tensions Escalate Under New Deal Phase
confidence 88%The U.S.-Iran agreement has entered a second phase, with Trump threatening severe consequences if Iran pursues nuclear weapons. Meanwhile, Trump has criticized Israel for its actions in Lebanon, calling for restraint while reaffirming strong support for Netanyahu. Iran insists Israeli forces must withdraw from Lebanon under the deal, but fighting continues.
What's confirmed:
- The U.S.-Iran agreement has moved to a second phase, with Trump stating the U.S. will not transfer funds to Tehran under the deal.
- Trump warned Iran that 'all hell will break out' if it seeks a nuclear weapon.
- Trump has repeatedly urged Netanyahu to be 'more responsible' in Lebanon, calling recent Israeli attacks 'too much' while praising their relationship.
- Iran’s foreign minister stated Israeli troops cannot remain in Lebanon under the pending U.S. deal.
- Trump claims Iran can immediately resume oil sales under the new agreement.
- Trump has made controversial statements crediting himself with Israel’s existence and suggesting Syria could better control Hezbollah than Israel.
Still unconfirmed:
- Trump suggested the Iran deal could survive if fighting in Lebanon continues, though this remains unconfirmed as a direct condition.
- Sources indicate Trump may link Israel’s military actions in Lebanon to the stability of the broader Iran deal, but no formal linkage has been announced.