President Donald Trump said he told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel should be pleased with the emerging U.S.-Iran agreement, as it ensures Iran will not develop a nuclear weapon — and thus that Israel will not face a nuclear threat, according to an official readout shared by Israeli media.
President Donald Trump said Wednesday evening that he had told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel should be 'happy' about the Iran deal, because 'they're not going to be nuked.' The remark, reported by Israeli media citing Trump's own account, underscores the administration's effort to reassure Jerusalem as a U.S.-Iran framework nears finalization.
As The Zioneer has reported, Trump has repeatedly asserted that Netanyahu will ultimately have no choice but to accept any agreement, and that Netanyahu has privately indicated understanding of the negotiation. In earlier calls, Netanyahu reportedly stressed that Israel must not be 'a victim' of a deal, while Trump has publicly maintained that the agreement functions as a 'fortress wall' against an Iranian nuclear weapon.
The current statement — that Israel will benefit by being spared a direct nuclear threat — adds a new public justification from the U.S. side aimed at the Israeli audience. The Prime Minister's Office has not yet issued a formal response to this latest framing.
- StrongNetanyahu: Iran will not get nuclear weapons — with or without a deal
- DevelopingSenior Israeli official: Netanyahu told Trump he understands his Iran efforts but Israel must not be a victim
- StrongTrump tells Netanyahu he is determined to sign Iran agreement as deal talks accelerate
- DevelopingTrump says ties with Netanyahu are 'excellent,' denies frustration
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