Trump’s Iran deal leaves Netanyahu exposed ahead of Israel vote
Why it matters: Early terms appear to leave Iran’s missiles, proxy funding and parts of its nuclear program unresolved during a 60-day ceasefire.
A framework deal to end the Israel-Iran war has left Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu facing political and strategic fallout in Israel, where elections are due in a few months. Initial details reported June 14 suggest the agreement does not clearly restrict Iran’s ballistic missile arsenal or its support for regional allies including Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Houthis in Yemen. Key terms on Iran’s nuclear program also remain undisclosed or are set for negotiation during a 60-day ceasefire. Netanyahu said June 15 that Israel would try to preserve its “freedom of action” against threats, including in Lebanon. The deal has also exposed strains with President Donald Trump, who has publicly rebuked Netanyahu in recent weeks.