Trump attacks Netanyahu over Beirut raid and announces imminent signing of historic agreement with Iran

US President Donald Trump directed sharp and unprecedented criticism at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, holding him responsible for disrupting a sensitive diplomatic path. Trump stated in media remarks that the Israeli attack on the southern suburb of Beirut was a grave mistake and its timing lacked political wisdom.

Trump revealed that an official agreement with the Islamic Republic of Iran was close to being reached, indicating that the electronic signing could take place within a few hours. He clarified that this path aims to bring comprehensive peace to the region, including the Lebanese arena which is experiencing continuous escalation.

The US President expressed his strong displeasure at the raid occurring just one hour before the scheduled start of the signing procedures. He described the attack as 'very bad,' emphasizing that such military movements do not serve major strategic interests at this critical time.

Regarding the details of the anticipated agreement, sources mentioned that the personal signing and official ceremonies would take place in a European capital within a week from now. This agreement aims to end the long-standing tension and establish a new framework for relations between Washington and Tehran, which Trump sees as a historic opportunity that should not be spoiled.

Despite acknowledging Israel's right to self-defense, Trump considered the pretext for the Beirut raid to be 'very small and meaningless.' He pointed out that the threat Israel responded to did not result in injuries or deaths, and therefore did not warrant a response that would disrupt the peace process.

The US President called on all parties to immediately de-escalate and cease mutual attacks between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. He warned that continued escalation could squander a golden opportunity to build a 'long and beautiful peace' in the Middle East, urging leaders to exercise restraint.

On the Iranian side, a state of skepticism regarding US intentions prevailed after the Israeli raid, with Tehran considering the attack as evidence of the weakness of the US administration. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that Washington either lacks the will or the ability to compel its allies to abide by agreements.

Qalibaf emphasized that the continuation of the diplomatic path becomes questionable if the United States cannot fulfill its commitments and prevent military escalation. He stressed that giving the green light to such attacks will not lead to extracting any additional concessions from the Iranian side in negotiations.

Meanwhile, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard threatened a firm military response to recent Israeli crimes, asserting that the attack on Beirut would not go unpunished. The military force's spokesperson vowed that the response would be proportionate to the extent of the violations committed by the Israeli occupation in the region.

On the ground, Israeli security agencies raised their alert level to the highest degree in anticipation of a direct Iranian response with missiles or drones. Sources reported that the Israeli army is conducting continuous security assessments to counter any offensive scenarios that might originate from Iranian territory or through proxies.

In a move reflecting the seriousness of the threats, Israeli authorities decided to move the meeting of the Ministerial Committee for National Security Affairs ('the Cabinet') to a fortified underground shelter. This decision came based on intelligence recommendations indicating the possibility of imminent field developments targeting decision-making centers in Tel Aviv.

For its part, Washington is making intensive diplomatic efforts through international mediators to persuade Tehran not to respond militarily to the Beirut raid. The US administration is exerting strong pressure to ensure that the initial understandings reached regarding the new nuclear and political agreement do not collapse.

Israel informed international mediators that it would respond 'forcefully and quickly' if it were subjected to any direct Iranian attack, placing the region on the brink of a volcano. International concerns are growing about the situation escalating into a comprehensive regional war that would undermine all recent diplomatic efforts.

Anticipation remains the order of the day in the coming hours to see whether the US-Iranian agreement will move forward despite these field obstacles. All eyes are on the White House and the final decision Trump will make in the face of the challenges posed by his close ally in Tel Aviv.

It's very bad, I couldn't believe it... The Israeli raid should not have happened on this special day when we are so close to a peace agreement with Iran.