Trump’s Iran Track Is Framed as a Strategic Sellout for Market Gains

The article argues that the emerging U.S.-Iran understanding, discussed in connection with a possible summit in Switzerland, is not a peace deal but a move that sacrifices Middle East security for a stock market boost. Citing market gains after the announcement, the writer says President Donald Trump prioritized short-term financial stability over what he calls the existential interests of the region, and compares Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff to modern-day Chamberlains.

The piece says Israel is not a party to the arrangement and will not sign any “surrender deal” with Iran. It claims the U.S. is misleading its own public and allies, because the official text of the agreement does not exist publicly and even senators and administration officials are relying on leaked fragments rather than full details. The writer says the Trump team is trying to hide the scale of the concessions.

According to the article, the main fear among Gulf states, especially Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, is American abandonment of the region. It says their belief that Washington will defend them has collapsed, prompting them to begin a major defense buildup and to recognize that they need Israel’s military strength alongside them.

The article also says Israel’s forces are still deep inside Lebanon, holding positions under temporary orders to keep fire limited, and insists Israel will not withdraw or give up “strategic achievements” won “with the blood of our fighters.” It adds that Israel holds about 70% of the Gaza Strip, and that behind the scenes its instructions there are to continue operations and not be constrained by diplomatic messaging. The column was based on comments by political commentator Yaakov Bardugo on the program “Israel This Morning,” and it concludes that Israel will rely only on itself.