Trump Says He Keeps Netanyahu ‘Sane’ Amid Crack In Alliance Over Iran Deal

Key Points:

• President Donald Trump claimed Israel follows his directives and emphasized his role in keeping Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "sane," highlighting his attempt to assert control amid Israeli criticism of his Iran deal.
• Trump expressed confidence that the Iran conflict demonstrated his limitless power, despite criticisms that the deal failed to fully halt Iran’s nuclear ambitions, and said the agreement helped prevent a global economic depression caused by disruptions in oil supply.
• A planned U.S.-Iran meeting to negotiate a final peace deal was canceled after Israel attacked Hezbollah in Lebanon, leading Iran to withdraw from talks; Netanyahu has rejected the deal terms and vowed to maintain Israel’s military presence in Lebanon.
• The disagreement over Israel’s actions in Lebanon has repeatedly blocked progress in U.S.-Iran negotiations, frustrating Trump, who has openly criticized Netanyahu’s decisions and judgment in private and public statements.