Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected reports of a rift between himself and President Donald Trump, asserting that the two leaders remain aligned on the issue of Iran's nuclear program. Netanyahu stated that "deal or no deal, as long as I’m prime minister, Iran will not have a nuclear weapon."
Speaking in an exclusive interview, Netanyahu emphasized the enduring alliance between the U.S. and Israel, highlighting shared values and common goals. He acknowledged that while he acts in Israel's interests and Trump acts in America's, the two leaders are in agreement on critical strategic objectives concerning Iran. "Ninety-nine percent of the time we see eye-to-eye," Netanyahu said.
Netanyahu addressed comments made by President Trump suggesting Netanyahu would have "no choice" but to accept a U.S.-Iran deal, stating that Washington and Jerusalem share the same ultimate goal: "We want to see Iran give up its nuclear weapons program. We want to see the nuclear-enriched material removed. We want to see the enrichment sites for nuclear materials dismantled."
He indicated that the outcome of ongoing U.S.-led negotiations with Iran would be judged only once they conclude. "I would say it’s not over. I would judge it when it’s over," Netanyahu stated. He also commented on remarks by Vice President JD Vance, who had advised Israeli officials not to criticize Trump regarding the Iran deal. While expressing respect for Vance, Netanyahu clarified that he does not agree with everything Vance says.
Netanyahu reiterated his strong stance on the U.S.-Israel relationship, calling Trump "a great, the greatest friend we’ve ever had in the White House." The Prime Minister also expressed concern over rising antisemitic sentiments among younger Americans, linking anti-Israel sentiment to anti-American views and noting the potential impact of social media on American youth.