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Trump’s Iran Deal Puts Israel in a Bind: Comply or Lose US Support

Trump’s Iran Deal Puts Israel in a Bind: Comply or Lose US Support

Washington, Friday, 19 June 2026.
US Vice President JD Vance has given Israel a 60-day ultimatum: accept President Trump’s controversial Iran deal or risk losing America’s backing. The warning comes as the US lifts its naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, reopening a critical global trade route. Vance’s blunt message—delivered amid rising tensions—frames Trump as Israel’s ‘only powerful ally’ and warns against public opposition. The deal, which includes sanctions relief and unfrozen Iranian assets, has sparked outrage in Israel, where leaders fear it undermines security. With oil prices stabilizing and regional alliances shifting, the stakes couldn’t be higher for Israel’s future.