Trump reportedly calls Netanyahu 'judgment-impaired' over Beirut strikes
Translated from Romanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly used vulgar language to criticize Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling him "judgment-impaired."
- Trump's anger was triggered by recent Israeli attacks on Beirut, which he believes jeopardize a crucial diplomatic agreement with Iran.
- The U.S. and Iran have reached a preliminary agreement to end the war, with Trump announcing the lifting of the U.S. naval blockade and urging global ships to resume passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. President Donald Trump unleashed a tirade against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, reportedly calling him "judgment-impaired" over recent Israeli strikes on Beirut. According to journalist Barak Ravid, Trump expressed frustration that Netanyahu's actions risked destabilizing a critical diplomatic accord the U.S. is trying to finalize with Iran.
Why did Bibi have to launch an attack? I was so angry. I told him clearly. He has no judgment. I told him that directly.
"Why did Bibi have to launch an attack? I was so angry. I told him clearly. He has no judgment. I told him that directly," Trump was quoted as saying to the American journalist. The U.S. president's fury stemmed from the belief that these Israeli military actions could derail delicate negotiations.
The understanding with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now finalized. Congratulations to all!
Meanwhile, the U.S. and Iran have reportedly reached a preliminary agreement to end the ongoing conflict. Trump announced on Truth Social that the deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is finalized, authorizing the immediate lifting of the U.S. naval blockade. He urged global vessels to "start your engines. Let the oil flow!" The details of this agreement have not yet been made public.
By this, I fully authorize the unrestricted opening of the Strait of Hormuz and, simultaneously, authorize the immediate lifting of the United States naval blockade.
The escalation in military activity, including Hezbollah launching projectiles toward northern Israel and Israeli forces striking Hezbollah targets in Beirut, had previously jeopardized these diplomatic efforts. The Israeli military confirmed attacks on "terrorist targets of the Hezbollah organization in the Dahiyeh neighborhood of Beirut."
Ships of the world, start your engines. Let the oil flow!
Originally published by Adevฤrul in Romanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.