An Iranian source quoted by The Jerusalem Post expressed shock at the nuclear deal, warning the regime's sense of victory is dangerous. The source also criticized the Trump administration's team, saying they have been taken in by Tehran.
An Iranian source, quoted by The Jerusalem Post on Monday afternoon, voiced deep unease about the nuclear agreement that the Trump administration believes is on the verge of conclusion. The source warned that the regime feels it has won and that complacency will have serious consequences. The remarks offer a rare window into dissent within Iran's elite about the deal's terms and the trajectory of negotiations.
The source also criticized the Trump negotiating team, saying it has been fooled by the Iranian regime. This echoes a series of earlier reports tracked by The Zioneer: over the past week, President Trump has expressed anger that Iran is 'stalling' the deal (June 10), accused Tehran of deceiving him (June 12), and described Iran's confirmation of a deal as 'weak and pathetic' (June 12). Multiple sources — including US officials, Israeli cabinet ministers, and Iranian commentators — have indicated that the deal is imminent, but also that the administration is growing frustrated with Iranian tactics.
The Iranian source's comment — 'We are all shocked by the deal' — stands in contrast to the public posture of the regime, which has largely projected confidence. The source's identity and exact position within the Iranian system were not disclosed. The Jerusalem Post's report did not specify which version of the deal text prompted the shock, nor whether the source was speaking before or after the final text was circulated.
The development adds to a complex picture: while senior US officials have said they believe a deal is reached (June 13), the Trump administration continues to oscillate between optimism and accusations of bad faith. What remains open is whether the deal is genuinely final or whether the negotiations could still unravel over mutual distrust.
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