Trump gets Iran peace deal and rages against Netanyahu: ‘He has no f—ing judgement
A US-Iran peace deal is hours away, but tensions escalate as Trump publicly condemns Israel’s Beirut strike, calling Netanyahu’s leadership ‘without judgement.’ Israel denies Iran’s missile claims, while hospitals and schools nationwide brace for escalation. The Strait of Hormuz’s reopening is part of the deal, but attacks risk derailing it.
What changed
Trump’s direct public criticism of Netanyahu and confirmation the Iran deal is ‘close’ mark a sharp escalation in rhetoric, with Israelis across the political spectrum blaming Netanyahu for the diplomatic setback.
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Trump slams Netanyahu as US-Iran deal nears despite Beirut strikes
confidence 88%A US-Iran peace deal is hours away, but tensions escalate as Trump publicly condemns Israel’s Beirut strike, calling Netanyahu’s leadership ‘without judgement.’ Israel denies Iran’s missile claims, while hospitals and schools nationwide brace for escalation. The Strait of Hormuz’s reopening is part of the deal, but attacks risk derailing it.
What's confirmed:
- Donald Trump accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of having ‘no f—ing judgement’ over a strike in Beirut that threatened a US-Iran peace deal.
- Trump stated the US-Iran deal is ‘close’ and warned that further Israeli attacks on Lebanon could derail negotiations.
- An Israeli airstrike in Beirut on Sunday nearly disrupted months of US-Iran negotiations, prompting Trump to urge Israel to halt further strikes.
- The interim US-Iran agreement includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a key demand by Tehran.
- Israelis across the political spectrum have expressed anger over the deal, directing criticism at Netanyahu for what they call a ‘disaster’ for Israel.
- Israel’s Home Front Command ordered nationwide school cancellations and directed hospitals to operate underground amid heightened tensions.
- Iran has denied agreeing to Trump’s peace deal and claims the US is responsible for the Beirut strike.
- A major Israeli strike on Iran was reportedly called off last week, though details remain limited.
Still unconfirmed:
- Iran claims the US is responsible for the Beirut strike, though no independent confirmation has been provided.
- Netanyahu was not informed about the US-Iran deal negotiations, according to an unconfirmed Israeli report.
- Attacks between Iran and Israel have reportedly subsided following Trump’s intervention, though no official ceasefire has been announced.