An Israeli assessment reported by N12's Yaron Avraham on Tuesday evening indicates that the Iranian leadership believes it has no need to compromise in negotiations, assuming President Trump will back down and allow Tehran to maintain control of the Strait of Hormuz.
An Israeli assessment reported by N12's Yaron Avraham on Tuesday evening indicates that the Iranian leadership believes it has no need to compromise in negotiations, operating under the assumption that President Trump will ultimately retreat and allow Tehran to maintain control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The assessment, attributed to Israeli sources, reflects a view that Iran's leadership perceives the current US administration as likely to yield under pressure, leaving Iran in a position of strength.
The assessment comes as US-Iran deal negotiations continue, with President Trump having stated earlier this month that the US may have an idea of the outcome 'within a day or two.' The Zioneer has reported on multiple developments in the diplomatic track, including direct calls between Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Trump, and the security cabinet's ongoing discussions on preserving Israeli operational freedom.
The assessment did not provide details on the intelligence basis or the specific Israeli officials behind the evaluation. The situation remains fluid as diplomatic efforts proceed.
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