Trump's Iran deal blamed on JD Vance as Israel feels betrayed

Jun 18, 2026

The MAGA world is scrambling to avoid blaming Trump for an Iran deal seen as a flop, which is bad news for Trump's hawks and Netanyahu.

  • A new US-Iran deal gives Iran sanctions relief and oil exports but does not end its nuclear enrichment, missiles, or support for armed groups.
  • Trump backers like Ben Shapiro are blaming JD Vance, the lead negotiator, instead of criticizing Trump directly.
  • Trump himself joked he'll take credit if it works and blame Vance if it fails.
  • Israel's right wing feels betrayed and is pushing a "stabbed in the back" story, claiming they could have won if America had let them keep fighting.
  • Netanyahu is reportedly leaning on pro-Israel US senators and Fox News figures to reshape the final deal, and his approval is sinking at home.

Outlook: The deal stays shaky over the next 60 days, with Israel and US hawks expected to keep attacking it and pressing for a return to conflict.

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