Barack Obama
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Barack Obama, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
How Trump’s Iran Policy Reversed from Total War to a Deal
An Israeli-style reconstruction says Donald Trump went from threatening to destroy Iran to accepting a June 2026 deal that leaves Tehran richer and more secure. The article traces…
Professor: Iran Faces a Serious Turkish Rival in Lebanon
Prof. Uzi Rabi told 103FM that the West is being outmaneuvered by Iran and warned that the emerging deal and oversight structure favor Tehran. He said Erdogan likely did not plan…
Weekend Picks: Larry David’s New Series, Schnit Beer Night, and More
Larry David’s new HBO Max series, a Tel Aviv brewery event, a Gesher Theater revival, a swimwear collection, the Tel Aviv Student Film Festival, and Daniel Kehlmann’s new Hebrew n…
Netanyahu Says Strength Brings Alliances, but Reuters Sees His Regional Strategy Faltering
Benjamin Netanyahu told a conference that strength leads to alliances and peace, but a Reuters analysis says his regional strategy is faltering. The report says the Iran war, the…
Lindsey Graham Says Trump Will Not Abandon Israel’s Security
Senator Lindsey Graham said Donald Trump will not abandon Israel’s security and may use force over the Strait of Hormuz if talks with Iran fail. Graham also rejected any uranium e…
Trump Deflects Blame as Reflection Pool Renovation Turns Into Public Embarrassment
Donald Trump’s refurbishment of Washington’s Reflecting Pool has unraveled into a public embarrassment after the water turned green again and the new blue coating started peeling…
Israel’s Crisis in Washington Is Now About Public Opinion, Not Just the White House
The writer says Israel’s problem in Washington is no longer just a hostile president, but collapsing American public support. He argues that only a major policy shift, not public…
Trump’s Iran Deal Seen as a High-Stakes Trade for Short-Term Economic Relief
The article says a Washington-Tehran agreement would give Iran immediate sanctions relief, oil access, and a promised $300 billion package in exchange for delayed, vague concessio…
Obama Says U.S. Worse Off With Iran After War and Nuclear Deal Fallout
Barack Obama told NBC that the U.S. is worse off after the war with Iran, even with the ceasefire and a new agreement. He blamed Donald Trump’s 2015 nuclear deal withdrawal for br…
Iran Threatens Hormuz Closure and Missiles as Israel-Lebanon Fighting Escalates
Iran said it would close the Strait of Hormuz and threatened missile fire, while fighting with Hezbollah and Israeli strikes in Lebanon intensified. The roundup also covered globa…
Trump Says Iran Was Punished Only After He Took Office
Donald Trump posted on Truth Social about the end of the war with Iran, claiming his administration achieved major success. He attacked Barack Obama, Joe Biden, and the Democratic…
White House says Vice President Vance delays trip for Iran talks
The White House said Vice President JD Vance is postponing his trip to Switzerland for talks with Iran because of unexpected logistical issues. The delay comes as Iranian particip…
Netanyahu Claimed He Saved Israel From Annihilation, But the Iranian Nuclear Threat Remains
Netanyahu said on June 15, 2026 that Israel had been saved from Iranian annihilation. The article argues that Iran’s nuclear danger remains, and that Netanyahu’s own policies help…
Obama opens presidential center in Chicago amid renewed fight over Iran deal
Barack Obama opened his presidential center in Chicago while defending the 2015 Iran nuclear deal after the Biden administration’s renewed diplomacy revived the issue. The star-pa…
Leaked U.S.-Iran Deal Appears to Give Tehran Major Gains
A Hebrew analysis says a leaked U.S.-Iran deal would heavily favor Tehran, including a U.S. withdrawal from the region and a $300 billion economic program for Iran. It argues that…
Vance Defends Iran Deal, Tells Israeli Ministers to Offer an Alternative
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance defended Washington’s Iran deal in a New York Times podcast interview published June 18, 2026. He said it differs from the 2015 JCPOA by mandating d…
Obama Says His New Political Role Is to Mentor the Next Generation
Barack Obama said in a rare ABC interview that his new role is to mentor future leaders, not stay in the political spotlight. He linked that vision to his new $850 million preside…
Trump Recasts Israel as the Junior Partner in a New Deal With Iran
At the G7 summit in France, Trump praised Netanyahu but publicly downgraded Israel to the “little partner.” He criticized Israeli strikes in Lebanon, while the White House outline…
Hezbollah chief says Israel will be expelled as Trump weighs Lebanon deal
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem said Israel would be expelled and praised Iran after the US-Iran understandings. At the G7, President Donald Trump said Lebanon talks are possible, cr…
Obama Breaks Down in Tears After Michelle Honors Her Late Mother With Custom Skirt
Michelle Obama wore a custom Acne Studios skirt featuring her late mother Marian Robinson’s portrait at an event Tuesday night in Chicago. Barack Obama was moved to tears and said…
Trump Says He Gave Israel a Copy of the Iran Agreement
Donald Trump said he gave Israel a copy of the Iran nuclear understanding and praised Benjamin Netanyahu while noting disagreements over Lebanon. He said Netanyahu tried unsuccess…
Trump says Israel should be more restrained with Lebanon, warns of renewed bombing if no deal in 60 days
Donald Trump said he told Benjamin Netanyahu to be more careful with Lebanon and warned that bombing could resume if no agreements are reached within 60 days. He also criticized a…
At G7, Trump Says Deal Is a Wall Against Iranian Nuclear Arms
At the end of the G7 summit, Donald Trump said Iran had exploited the world and the Middle East. He argued the current deal is a barrier to Iranian nuclear weapons, while Obama’s…
Expert Urges Israel Not to Panic Over US-Iran Developments
Dr. Tzvi Mozer urges Israel not to panic over the US-Iran talks and to preserve freedom of action, especially in Lebanon. He says Trump has been unreliable and warns Israel to wai…
Trump and Europe Find Unusual Common Ground at G7 in France
At the G7 summit in Evian, Donald Trump surprised European leaders by staying engaged, backing Ukraine, and endorsing continued pressure on Russia. The leaders also appeared to co…
Hillary Clinton Blames Biden’s Late Exit for Democratic Losses
Hillary Clinton said Joe Biden made a “terrible mistake” by seeking reelection in 2024 and withdrawing too late. She argued that his delayed exit left Kamala Harris too little tim…
Trump says he may resume bombing Iran if the deal disappoints him
Donald Trump warned he could abandon the new Iran understanding and resume bombing if he is unhappy with it. He called the deal strong and said it guarantees Iran will never get n…
Mike Pence Slams Emerging Iran Deal as Dangerous and Costly
Mike Pence criticized the emerging US-Iran agreement, saying it gives Tehran billions in sanctions relief without dismantling its nuclear or missile programs or cutting support fo…
Where Iran’s Frozen Funds Are Held, and How Much Is at Stake
A potential US-Iran deal could release tens of billions of dollars in frozen Iranian assets held abroad. The largest amounts are tied to China, Iraq, India and South Korea, with a…
Global Reactions Split Over Emerging U.S.-Iran Understanding
The emerging U.S.-Iran memorandum is generating criticism in France, concern in Lebanon, and political backlash in the United States. Analysts say the deal may be finalized by Fri…
Clinton Says Netanyahu Believed Strikes on Iran Could Spark an Uprising
Hillary Clinton said Benjamin Netanyahu believed attacks on Iran’s leadership and military infrastructure could cause the regime to collapse and the public to revolt. She made the…
Israel Sees Trump Driving Iran Policy as Rift Deepens Over Lebanon Deal
Israel says it still has not received the full U.S.-Iran agreement, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held an emergency meeting on the Lebanon-Iran split. Donald Trump defen…
Trump Administration to Let Iran Resume Oil Sales Immediately Under War-End Deal
The Trump administration will let Iran resume oil and fuel sales immediately under the war-ending deal, with sanctions waivers for banking, shipping, and insurance. Trump defended…
Likud warns Israel may act alone after U.S.-Iran understanding
Likud MK Ariel Kellner said Israel is prepared to act alone if necessary after a U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding. He praised U.S.-Israel coordination but said Israel must pr…
Trump Officials Say Iran Deal May Be Looser Than Obama-Era Nuclear Accord
A senior Trump administration official said the emerging Iran agreement may be less strict than Barack Obama’s 2015 nuclear deal. The reported deal would reopen the Strait of Horm…
Israel Should Stop Relying on One American Ally, Column Argues
A Hebrew opinion column says Israel has become too dependent on one U.S. political camp and must diversify its alliances. It argues that the Trump era showed personal ties are not…
Obama Questions Trump’s New Iran Deal and Urges Diplomacy
Barack Obama questioned whether Donald Trump can secure a meaningfully better Iran deal than the 2015 nuclear agreement. Speaking on ABC, Obama said diplomacy is preferable to mil…
Vance Says Israel Will Likely Join Emerging U.S.-Iran Deal
J.D. Vance said he expects Israel to join the emerging U.S.-Iran agreement later and called the deal a boost to regional security. He said the accord will let inspectors return to…
Anti-Regime Iranians Voice Fury Over Emerging US-Iran Deal
Iran International reports that an emerging US-Iran peace deal has sparked anger among anti-regime Iranians. Many say they distrust Donald Trump, reject a 60-day ceasefire, and wa…
Israel braces for the post-deal era, wary of testing Trump
Israel says the US-Iran deal leaves it facing Iran and its proxies with uncertain American support, even under a friendly Trump administration. Netanyahu has signaled Israel may a…
Washington Split Over Iran Deal as Critics Attack Terms and Process
U.S. lawmakers reacted sharply to the new Washington-Tehran agreement, with Republicans demanding congressional approval and Democrats denouncing the terms while supporting an end…
Trump Arrives at G7 as Iran Deal Reshapes Agenda and He Pressures Macron
Donald Trump is arriving in France for the G7 summit as a new U.S.-Iran framework on ending the war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz dominates the agenda. France says it is read…
Trump’s Iran Deal Leaves Major Nuclear and Regional Questions Unanswered
Trump announced a U.S.-Iran agreement overnight, but no final text has been published and major issues remain open. The unresolved questions include Iran’s enriched uranium, nucle…
Unresolved issues cloud Trump’s announced Iran deal
Trump announced a U.S.-Iran agreement overnight, but the text has not been released and major issues remain unresolved. The main open questions concern uranium, nuclear sites, san…
Former Israeli security chief warns ceasefire with Iran may create a bigger threat later
Prof. Eitan Shamir said the Iran-U.S. ceasefire could help Tehran rebuild its nuclear and missile capabilities. He argued Israel preferred continued pressure but must adapt to Was…
Trump Says Iran Could Enrich Uranium, But Only at Low, Non-Military Levels
Donald Trump said Iran could keep enriching uranium only at low levels and only for non-military purposes. He also said the U.S. would help remove Iran’s 12 tons of enriched fuel…
Analyst: US-Iran framework may be a trap, and Israel must stay on guard
Lt. Col. (res.) Amit Yagur said a developing US-Iran framework is highly unusual and may still collapse or change. He urged Israel to keep the pressure up in Gaza and Lebanon and…
Trump attacks Netanyahu while praising Xi and Putin over Iran deal
Donald Trump told The New York Times that his emerging deal with Iran would block nuclear weapons and protect Israel, while sharply criticizing Benjamin Netanyahu. He also praised…