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In Trump deal, Iran can have ballistic missiles and billions of dollars – but must give up nukes

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Abraham AccordsBenjamin NetanyahuHezbollahIranDonald TrumpLebanonBallistic MissilesNuclear DealG7 Summit

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Washington, D.C., Washington DC, United States
"President Donald Trump speaks at the White House on May 22, 2026 in Washington, DC."
Iran
"Iran will retain ballistic missiles but will never be allowed to have nuclear weapons, President Donald Trump said Wednesday, stressing that his deal opening the Strait of Hormuz and ending the war with the Islamic Republic would save Israel from atomic destruction."
Evian, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
"Trump told reporters in Evian, France, toward the end of the G7 summit, where he secured the support of its leaders for the deal that relies on a carrot-and-stick approach."
Israel
"Think of what Israel is getting."
South Carolina, United States
"South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham wrote on X Wednesday that it could be beneficial, while Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy called it the worst foreign policy blunder in decades."
Louisiana, United States
"South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham wrote on X Wednesday that it could be beneficial, while Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy called it the worst foreign policy blunder in decades."
Lebanon
"Israel and its supporters are concerned that the memorandum empowers the Islamic Republic, allows for economic resources to pour into Iran, is short on details regarding the prevention of a nuclear Iran, fails to mention ballistic missiles and demands an end to the war in Lebanon."
Saudi Arabia
"He defended his position on Irans retention of ballistic missiles, explaining that the country had to keep pace with its neighbors, such as Saudi Arabia."

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