US-Iran deal: Nuclear weapons ban declared, but $300 billion fund and uranium details remain murky
Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Israel reacted with shock and dismay to a US-Iran agreement, with officials describing it as being
Israel's political and security establishment is reeling from a US-Iran agreement, with officials likening the situation to being 'thrown under the bus.' The deal, brokered with the help of Pakistan, aims to end hostilities between the two nations.
Iran has agreed to never have a Nuclear Weapon! Also, the story that the U.S. is paying Iran 300 billion Dollars is Fake News, put out by the Dumocrats!!!
Unnamed Israeli officials expressed their dismay, stating the agreement put Tel Aviv in a difficult position. One senior official described the development as "shocking for Israel," noting that the country had long anticipated the US-Iran negotiations would fail. This sentiment was echoed by some cabinet members who criticized US President Donald Trump, accusing him of making concessions in exchange for oil and money.
so long as they honor their end of the obligation.
Adding to the tension, Israeli television reported a heated phone call between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US Vice President JD Vance on June 14. The conversation reportedly touched upon aspects of the US-Iran agreement, particularly concerning Israel's military presence in Lebanon. While an Israeli official assured that the army would not withdraw from Lebanon, all future military activities would be reassessed. A senior US official confirmed that the agreement does not include Israel's withdrawal from southern Lebanon and that Tel Aviv retains its right to self-defense.
Iran doesn't get a dime unless it performs its obligations
Within Israel's security cabinet, some ministers urged Prime Minister Netanyahu to continue operations in Lebanon and expand control over more territories. Netanyahu, however, emphasized the goal of maintaining freedom of action even under intense pressure, stating that there would be
agreeing right now to eliminate the enriched stockpile.
Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.