Trump defends Iran deal after market pressure, rips Netanyahu's judgment but says agreement holds
Semafor—President Trump defended his Iran deal after market turmoil forced his hand, publicly criticizing Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu even while insisting the agreement remains intact. The Washington Post reported Trump criticized his ally Israel as the G7 summit ended, a rare public rebuke of Netanyahu's conduct. Axios confirmed Trump ripped Netanyahu's judgment while maintaining the Iran deal is still on track. Semafor reported that markets played a decisive role in forcing Trump to hold the line on the deal, limiting his flexibility. A leaked framework document was described by The Nation as a 'total humiliation' for Trump, adding to the domestic political pressure around the agreement.
- Semafor — Market pressure forced Trump's hand in defending the Iran deal, Semafor reported
- Axios — Trump ripped Netanyahu's judgment but insisted the Iran deal remains on track
- The Nation — A leaked framework document was called a 'total humiliation' for Trump by The Nation
- Washington Post — Trump defended the Iran deal and criticized Israel as the G7 summit concluded
- Haaretz — Netanyahu's coalition is at war with Israel