During the ongoing G7 summit in France, U.S. President Donald Trump met with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani for a key discussion on the U.S.-Iran agreement and Middle Eastern geopolitics. Speaking to reporters afterward, Trump asserted that Israel would not exist without his backing, claiming Iran was only two weeks away from developing nuclear weapons before its previous leadership was eliminated. He added that Iran now has a more rational leadership.

Trump criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of the Lebanon issue, urging him to act more responsibly. He condemned Israel’s airstrike in Beirut just before the Iran deal announcement, calling it unacceptable. Referring to the Lebanon situation as a “small war,” Trump suggested Israel should let Syria handle Hezbollah, saying Syria could manage it better.

Praising Qatar’s mediation efforts, Trump commended the country’s courage and firm stance. Emir Sheikh Tamim described the U.S.-Iran deal as a highly positive step for the region, expressing optimism about future progress if current momentum continues.