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Trump Grants Netanyahu Freedom in Iran Negotiations

5/24/2026

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will act freely in Iran negotiations.
Trump and Netanyahu discussed a U.S.–Iran memorandum that excludes Israel and reopens the Strait of Hormuz and defers Iran’s nuclear, missile issues.
After meeting envoys Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner and Vice President JD Vance, Trump said a 50/50 chance of a deal or renewed strikes.
Netanyahu convened coalition leaders to assess the proposal.

History

Historical Context

The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, signed in Vienna on 14 July 2015 by Iran, the United States, the European Union and the P5+1, capped uranium enrichment at 3.67% and lifted most nuclear-related sanctions. U.S. President Donald Trump withdrew the United States in May 2018, prompting Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu to denounce the deal and later revive a memorandum that again omits Israeli security concerns.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will act freely in Iran negotiations.
Trump and Netanyahu discussed a U.S.–Iran memorandum that excludes Israel and reopens the Strait of Hormuz and defers Iran’s nuclear, missile issues.
After meeting envoys Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner and Vice President JD Vance, Trump said a 50/50 chance of a deal or renewed strikes.
Netanyahu convened coalition leaders to assess the proposal.

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