Israel not party to Iran-US memorandum: Netanyahu

Published June 13, 2026 Updated June 13, 2026 03:32pm

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said his country would not be party to the peace agreement between US and Iran, Reuters reports.

Netanyahu has clashed with Trump in recent weeks over US demands that Israel curb military action in Lebanon to allow Washington to reach a deal with Tehran.

Araghchi said the agreement would end the war in Lebanon, implying an Israeli withdrawal from occupied areas.

Israel’s defence minister said it would not withdraw. A senior Israeli official has said Israel expects to retain its freedom to act against threats.

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