Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu have different war aims – can the Iran peace deal survive?

By Simon Mabon, Professor of International Relations, Lancaster UniversityJune 17, 2026

The search for peace in the Middle East is putting a strain on relations between the two leaders.

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