Trump says Netanyahu should be thankful for Iran deal: 'A very difficult guy'
President Donald Trump said Sunday Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should be “very thankful” the United States struck a peace deal with Iran “because if Iran had a nuclear weapon, Israel wouldn’t be around for two hours.”
TL;DR
- President Trump believes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should be thankful for the U.S. brokering a peace deal with Iran.
- Trump warned that a nuclear-armed Iran would threaten Israel's existence.
- The peace agreement framework includes a 60-day ceasefire extension and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran will limit uranium enrichment to non-military levels, with U.S. oversight.
- The leaders of Britain, France, Germany, and Italy welcomed the deal and offered to lift sanctions.
- The text of the memorandum of understanding has not been publicly released.