Israeli political officials assess that President Trump, seeking a pre-election achievement, may agree to concessions in the nuclear talks with Iran, according to an Epok report. Jerusalem worries a permanent deal would re-legitimize Iran, give it regional standing, and require Israel to prepare for independent action against Tehran's nuclear and missile programs.
Senior Israeli political officials assess that President Trump, motivated by a desire to present a diplomatic achievement ahead of the U.S. elections and to avert an economic crisis, may be willing to agree to concessions in the nuclear negotiations with Iran, according to an Epok report published Thursday.
The assessment, attributed to political sources in Jerusalem, warns that a permanent agreement would rehabilitate Tehran's regional legitimacy and strengthen its position, rather than rolling back its nuclear and ballistic missile programs. The sources say Israel may need to prepare for the possibility of independent military action against those programs.
The analysis comes as The Zioneer has extensively covered the emerging U.S.-Iran deal. As The Zioneer reported on June 15, President Trump told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu he is 'determined' to sign the agreement, and on June 10 Trump said he believes the Iranians 'want a deal.' G7 leaders on June 17 endorsed the framework as a 'historic opportunity.' The Israeli assessment cited by Epok reflects a recurring concern among Israeli security and political officials that the deal prioritizes economic and diplomatic goals over nuclear dismantlement and Israel's security requirements.
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