Israel Expresses Concerns Over US-Iran Nuclear Deal Progress

Israel is expressing deep concern that the United States, under President Donald Trump, is moving rapidly toward a nuclear agreement with Iran that may not meet Israel's core requirement of fully preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. Israeli officials have criticized what they see as insufficient information sharing from Washington regarding key elements of the negotiations, despite ongoing discussions between American and Israeli envoys. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has indicated he would not oppose a diplomatic solution if it guarantees the complete dismantlement of Iran's nuclear program, a position Trump reportedly acknowledged while maintaining a deadline for negotiations. These tensions arise amid ongoing rounds of direct conflict between Israel and Iran, notably Iran’s unprecedented missile and drone attacks on Israel in April and October 2024, and Israel’s retaliatory strikes on Iranian military assets. Internal Israeli debates have intensified following these escalations, particularly as Israel has reassessed its military capabilities against Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. The evolving regional dynamics and high-level consultations underscore the uncertainty and high stakes surrounding any forthcoming US-Iran deal.