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Trump Calls Israel a 'Very Small Partner' as He Defends Iran Deal
Donald Trump, speaking in France during the G7 summit, defended a developing U.S.-Iran understanding and downplayed Israel’s objections, calling Israel a “very small partner” in the dispute over Lebanon.
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What happened
- 01Trump said Israel and the U.S. disagree over Lebanon and called Israel a “very small partner.”
- 02He defended the Iran deal, warning that continuing strikes could trigger an economic disaster.
- 03Trump said the current deal is only a 60-day memorandum of understanding.
- 04He thanked Israel, said technical nuclear talks would start immediately, and sent Jerusalem a copy.
- 05He linked the agreement to a broader regional deal, including possible Saudi help expanding the Abraham Accords.
He said the agreement could still collapse within 60 days, after which the U.S. would resume bombing, and claimed the deal could lead to wider regional normalization.
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