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Trump Backs Netanyahu, Pursues 30-Day Iran Negotiations.

5/23/2026

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Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will do whatever he wants after their May 19 2026 call on Iran.
The United States is pursuing a letter of intent drafted by Qatar and Pakistan with Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt to launch a 30-day negotiation on Iran’s nuclear program and Strait of Hormuz.
He noted Saudi Arabia praised his restraint and said the Senate advanced a resolution.

History

Historical Context

After the November 2013 Geneva interim agreement froze Iran’s enrichment and granted roughly $7 billion in sanctions relief, the P5+1 and Iran signed the July 14 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, limiting uranium enrichment to 5 percent. Trump’s May 19 2026 call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu echoes that diplomatic path as Qatar and Pakistan draft a new 30-day framework.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will do whatever he wants after their May 19 2026 call on Iran.
The United States is pursuing a letter of intent drafted by Qatar and Pakistan with Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt to launch a 30-day negotiation on Iran’s nuclear program and Strait of Hormuz.
He noted Saudi Arabia praised his restraint and said the Senate advanced a resolution.

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