Trump administration says Iran nuclear deal serves US, not Israel’s interests
Tensions flare between Washington and Tel Aviv as US Vice President JD Vance confirms a potential Iran nuclear accord prioritizes American interests over Israel’s objections. The statement follows reports of a sharp warning from Donald Trump to Benjamin Netanyahu.
A clear strategic divergence has opened between the United States and Israel regarding Iran’s nuclear program, with the Trump administration stating bluntly that any future agreement will be shaped by American priorities alone. In an interview with Fox News, US Vice President JD Vance acknowledged that while Washington and Tel Aviv share certain common grounds, the two allies do not see eye to eye on every file. “There are cases where our interests diverge,” Vance said, adding that President Trump’s main goal remains preventing a nuclear-armed Iran.
Vance: Israel’s approval is not Washington’s concern
Vance stressed that conditions have become more favorable for a long-term nuclear understanding with Tehran over the past eighteen months. “Israel may be pleased or not, but fundamentally we believe this serves America’s interest,” he stated. The remarks surfaced shortly after reports of a tense phone call between Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. According to the Axios news site, Trump warned Netanyahu directly: “Bibi, you’d better be careful, or you will soon find yourself alone.”
Regional actors push Trump to rein in Netanyahu
Several countries in the region that support US-led mediation with Iran have reportedly asked Trump to pressure Netanyahu into halting his military actions. Trump claimed those nations were “very concerned” but “love the deal we are negotiating.” Israeli media later suggested that Netanyahu had agreed to pause strikes on Iran at Trump’s request, though operations against Lebanon would reportedly continue “with full force.”
Trump’s repeated ‘close deal’ claims under scrutiny
Speaking to journalists, Trump insisted that negotiations with Iran are advancing and that a powerful and effective agreement could be signed within two or three days, adding that the Strait of Hormuz would reopen immediately afterward. However, a CNN tally shows Trump has declared an Iran deal “very close” at least 37 times over two months—his first such claim dating back to March 23—without finalizing any accord. Iran initially denied that any negotiations were taking place at all.
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