Trump rips Netanyahu over Dahieh attack, says Iran deal in 'a few hours'

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Sunday that a peace deal with Iran was imminent, with signing scheduled for "a few hours from now." However, he revealed that an Israeli airstrike on Beirut's southern suburbs had delayed the process.

“

It shook it up. It delayed the signing by a few hours. It was supposed to be now. Now it is scheduled for a few hours from now.

Trump expressed significant frustration with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the timing of the attack. "It is so bad -- I couldn't believe it. An hour before we are supposed to sign the deal," Trump told the Axios news outlet. He reportedly used strong language, telling Netanyahu, "Why did Bibi have to do a fucking attack? I was so pissed off. I let him know. He has no fucking judgement. I let him know that."

“

it is so bad -- I couldn't believe it. An hour before we are supposed to sign the deal.

The Israeli military stated the strike was in response to rocket fire from Hezbollah into northern Israel. The attack reportedly killed three people. Tehran maintains that any agreement to cease hostilities must also address the ongoing conflict in Lebanon involving Iran-backed Hezbollah.

“

Why did Bibi (Netanyahu) have to do a fucking attack? I was so pissed off. I let him know. He has no fucking judgement. I let him know that.