Key facts
- President Trump stated that an Israeli strike delayed the Iran deal signing by several hours.
- Trump expressed anger at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the timing of the strike.
- Trump described Netanyahu as lacking "no fucking judgment".
- The Iran deal remains on track for signing, according to Trump.
US President Donald Trump told Axios that an Israeli strike on Beirut and Tehran's threat to retaliate had delayed the signing of a deal with Iran by several hours. Trump stated that the deal was originally scheduled to be signed immediately but was postponed. He expressed shock and anger upon being briefed about the Israeli attack, particularly its timing, which occurred just an hour before the scheduled signing. Despite his strong criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling him lacking "no fucking judgment," Trump confirmed that the Iran deal remains on track.