Trump rips Netanyahu over Dahieh attack , says Iran deal in a few hours

What Happened

U.S. President Donald Trump told Axios that an imminent peace deal with Iran was delayed by a few hours after Israel struck Beirut's southern suburbs (Dahieh) on Sunday, killing three people. Trump said he 'raged' at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the attack, which Israel said was in response to Hezbollah fire at northern Israel. Despite the delay, Trump maintained the deal was still on track to be signed within hours. Tehran insists any agreement must also address the conflict in Lebanon involving Iran-backed Hezbollah.

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Why It Matters

The episode reveals friction between the U.S. and Israel over military actions that interfere with diplomatic efforts to secure a deal with Iran. It underscores the entanglement of Iran's regional proxies in any negotiation and the potential for unilateral Israeli operations to derail or delay high-stakes diplomacy.

Watch For

Whether the Iran deal is actually signed in the coming hours as Trump claimed; further Israeli strikes in Lebanon and their impact on negotiations; Iran's official reaction to the deal's terms regarding the Lebanon front; Netanyahu's response to Trump's public criticism.