Key facts
- President Trump announced he will send a new Iran deal to Congress for approval.
- The deal aims to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
- Trump criticized Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's actions in Lebanon.
- Lebanon has experienced over 3,700 casualties and widespread destruction due to the conflict's spillover.
- The economic impact on Lebanon is estimated at $8.5 billion in damages and losses.
President Trump announced plans to submit a new Iran deal to Congress for approval, stating his intention for them to reject it. This move comes amidst significant conflict spillover into Lebanon, triggered by U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran and subsequent actions by Hezbollah. The conflict has resulted in thousands of casualties and widespread destruction in Lebanon, with over 1.2 million people displaced. Trump has also criticized Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's handling of the situation in Lebanon, highlighting a public rift between the two leaders over the Iran deal and the broader regional conflict. The new Iran deal, signed by Trump and Vice President Vance, aims to create a barrier against nuclear weapons, though its details remain undisclosed.