Trump Slams Israeli Strike as Iran Deal Nears Sunday Signing — But Tehran Says No Date Set
A new nuclear deal between the United States and Iran is set to be signed Sunday, according to former President Donald Trump, but Tehran immediately rejected that timeline, leaving the agreement’s status uncertain as Israel voices rare bipartisan fury over the pact.
Trump announced on Sunday that Washington and Tehran will sign a deal to end hostilities, saying the U.S. is “very close to a Deal” [172584][172712]. However, Iranian officials immediately cast doubt on that timeline, stating that no exact date has been decided [172584][172674]. The conflicting statements leave the outcome in question [172584].
Trump also criticized an Israeli airstrike in Beirut, stating the attack “should not have happened,” and warned that the strike may put the Iran deal at risk [172712].
Across Israel, political leaders and experts from both government and opposition camps have voiced broad discontent over the emerging U.S.-Iran agreement [172724]. Critics say the deal fails to curb Iran’s missile program or its regional military activities, and warn it could free up Iranian funds for hostile actions [172724]. Israeli media have reacted with outrage, calling the reported terms a “terrible disappointment” that are identical to the 2015 nuclear accord — a pact Israel fiercely opposed [172558].
The rare consensus in Israel reflects a growing rift between Washington and its closest Middle Eastern ally on how to contain Iran [172724].