Trump vs Israel on Iran peace deal

May 24, 2026

A US-Iran peace deal looks close, and Trump is pushing back on Israeli allies who want the war to continue — potentially good news for de-escalation, bad news for Netanyahu.

  • Trump says a deal is being negotiated that would block Iran from getting nuclear weapons but let it keep a verified energy program, similar to the old Obama deal.
  • Netanyahu publicly claimed Trump agreed to dismantle all Iranian enrichment and let Israel keep attacking Lebanon — neither is actually in the deal.
  • Lindsey Graham, Ted Cruz, and Mike Pompeo are attacking the deal, arguing Iran must be destroyed to protect Israel and the Gulf.
  • Trump fired back, defending the talks and hinting Iran could even join the Abraham Accords later.
  • Israel is panicking because a deal would end its plans to keep fighting in Lebanon and pressuring Iran through US force.

Outlook: A deal could be announced within days, but Israeli pressure on Trump to walk away is intense and the talks could still collapse.

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