U.S. President Donald Trump says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “almost” derailed an Iran peace framework following an Israeli airstrike in Beirut. Trump describes Netanyahu as “a very difficult guy” in remarks made in interviews with The New York Times and Axios, arguing that Israel should be thankful for U.S. efforts that he says deter Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. The comments come after the United States and Iran announce a framework agreement aimed at ending months of conflict. The framework calls for an “immediate and permanent” stop to military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon, and sets out steps for talks on unresolved issues. Sources also note the agreement is not presented as including Israel in the negotiations. The deal is scheduled to be signed on June 19 in Switzerland. It is expected to outline guidelines related to opening commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and to address the future of Iran’s nuclear program. Trump also says that if Tehran does not reach a final nuclear accord within the timeframe set in the agreement, the U.S. would consider restarting attacks on Iran and describes a potential U.S. role in the region in exchange for a share of revenues.