President Trump told the Wall Street Journal that Prime Minister Netanyahu supports the emerging US-Iran agreement, which will include a full ceasefire in Lebanon. Trump said Iran's nuclear file can be addressed later, within a month or two, and that there is no rush to remove enriched uranium. The remarks, reported by Daniel Amram, elaborate on terms Trump previously described to the WSJ as imminent.
President Donald Trump has provided new details on the US-Iran agreement in an interview with the Wall Street Journal, according to reports by Daniel Amram. Trump stated that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu supports the deal, which is expected to include a full ceasefire in Lebanon while allowing Israel to respond if attacked. On the nuclear file, Trump said there is no urgency: enriched uranium can be addressed later, within a month or two, rather than immediately removed. The remarks, published at 17:35 Jeruslem tonight, mark a shift from Trump's earlier comments to the same outlet that the deal was imminent, with expectations of a signing ceremony involving himself or Vice President Vance. Earlier tonight, at 17:35 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported Trump's prior statement that the US-Iran memorandum of understanding incorporates a Lebanon ceasefire and that there is 'no pressure' to remove enriched material. That version followed an initial unverified report at the same timestamp claiming the MOU would include a 60-day Lebanon ceasefire, with Prime Minister Netanyahu reportedly not briefed on the talks — a claim that has now been contradicted by Trump's assertion of Netanyahu's support. As The Zioneer reported on June 12 at 17:35 Jerusalem, Trump had already stated the war with Iran is over and that Iran agreed never to hold nuclear weapons. On June 9, VP Vance signaled the US may act despite Israeli objections, and on June 11, Trump announced an 'excellent settlement' to end the war with Iran. Tehran has yet to confirm the terms of the emerging deal, and the exact scope of the Lebanon ceasefire component remains unspecified.
5 developments
- DevelopingIran says Lebanon ceasefire text finalized, US will compel Israel to end war
- DevelopingNo official confirmation released on reported US-Iran deal terms for Lebanon
- DevelopingReport: Iran-US talks include terms for Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon, release of Hezbollah prisoners
- DevelopingHezbollah-linked outlet: Iran secured US final approval for Lebanon's inclusion in wide deal
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