Trump Claims He Saved Israel From Nuclear Threat, Calls Netanyahu A ‘Difficult Man’

Washington: US President Donald Trump has given a big statement regarding Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In an interview on his 80th birthday, Trump said that Netanyahu is a "difficult man" and that America should be grateful. Trump claims that the peace agreement with Iran has saved Israel from great danger.

What did Trump say about Netanyahu?

In an interview with The New York Times, Trump said that Netanyahu influenced the agreement process on several occasions. He alleged that the attacks in Lebanon's capital Beirut were an attempt to derail peace talks.

Trump said that if Iran had access to nuclear weapons, the situation could have been very serious for Israel. He claimed that the current agreement has averted this danger.

What was the claim regarding the Strait of Hormuz?

Trump said that after the US-Iran agreement, the Strait of Hormuz will become toll-free for the world's ships. According to him, this is a big achievement for global trade and oil supply.

However, according to reports, some arrangements have been fixed in the proposed agreement for a limited period till the completion of regional talks. This is also raising questions on Trump's claim.

What other warning did Trump give regarding Iran?

The US President said that if Iran does not reach a final nuclear deal then America may consider military action again. He also said that America will further strengthen its role in regional security.

Trump compared his initiative to former President Barack Obama's 2015 nuclear deal, saying his model is more effective and strict.

What did Trump say on Iran's nuclear programme?

Trump claims the new deal will ensure Iran can never develop nuclear weapons. He said that many stringent provisions related to surveillance and sanctions have been included in this agreement.

However, Iran has already committed not to produce nuclear weapons by joining the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) in 1970.

What will happen next on US-Iran agreement?

There have been positive signals from both sides regarding the peace agreement between America and Iran. Pakistan has claimed that the agreement will be formally signed in Switzerland on June 19.

If this process is completed as per the schedule then it will be considered an important step towards reducing the long standing tension in West Asia.