President Donald Trump told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he “won’t have any choice” but to comply with a US-brokered deal on Iran, a blunt assertion of American leverage over its closest Middle Eastern ally that sent ripples through both geopolitical and financial markets over the weekend.
The remarks, delivered during a Financial Times interview conducted June 7-8, 2026, came as Trump described the US-Iran agreement as “almost complete.” An announcement is expected soon, potentially within days of the interview.
Trump’s ‘I call all the shots’ moment
In the interview, Trump stated plainly that he “calls all the shots” on US foreign policy regarding Iran. US-Iran negotiations have been grinding along since 2025, touching on sensitive issues like a 3.67% enrichment limit on Iran’s nuclear activities and potential sanctions relief.
Tensions between Israel and Iran had escalated significantly in early 2026, with a series of strategic bombing campaigns launched by both the US and Israel against Iranian targets in February. Following Trump’s intervention, Israel has paused its planned strikes.