'There Are Disagreements Between Me And Trump Sometimes': Netanyahu On US-Iran Deal
'There Are Disagreements Between Me And Trump Sometimes': Netanyahu On US-Iran Deal Published By, Last Updated: June 16, 2026, 00:35 IST At the same time
'There Are Disagreements Between Me And Trump Sometimes': Netanyahu On US-Iran Deal Published By, Last Updated: June 16, 2026, 00:35 IST At the same time, Netanyahu emphasised that despite occasional disagreements, cooperation with the Trump administration remained important. US President Donald Trump next to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (Source: Reuters/File) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged differences with US President Donald Trump over policy matters while asserting Israel’s independent security interests following the announcement of a landmark US-Iran peace agreement. “There are disagreements between me and Trump sometimes," Netanyahu said, while responding to questions about the deal reached between Washington and Tehran. He added that Israel would continue to insist on its own security interests in its relationship with the United States.
The comments marked Netanyahu’s clearest indication yet that Israel was not directly involved in shaping the agreement announced by Trump, which aims to end the conflict with Iran, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and launch broader negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear programme and sanctions relief. “The agreement with Iran was concluded by Trump, and this is his decision," Netanyahu said, adding, “We have our own interests." While stopping short of criticizing the accord, the Israeli leader sought to draw a distinction between Washington’s diplomatic approach and Israel’s security calculations, particularly regarding Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Netanyahu reiterated that Israel would not compromise on its red lines concerning Tehran, regardless of the outcome of US-Iran negotiations. “Iran will not obtain a nuclear weapon, and I will not tie my own hands in order to achieve this goal," he said.
The prime minister also argued that Israeli military operations had played a decisive role in creating the conditions that led to the agreement. He claimed that Israel had severely damaged Iran’s military capabilities and disrupted its nuclear and missile programmes. At the same time, Netanyahu emphasised that despite occasional disagreements, cooperation with the Trump administration remained important. His remarks appeared aimed at balancing support for Washington’s diplomatic initiative while reassuring domestic audiences that Israel would retain freedom of action if it perceived a renewed threat from Iran. The comments come as the Trump administration prepares to release the text of the memorandum of understanding signed with Iran. Trump has described the agreement as a “powerful document" and said it would ensure that Tehran does not acquire a nuclear weapon.
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