Prime Minister Netanyahu said Friday that Iran, not Israel, has met despair and is 'finished,' and vowed to exhaust the remaining 60-day diplomatic window without transferring even ten cents to Tehran. The statement underscores Israel's hardened stance as negotiations approach a deadline.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a blunt assessment Friday of the Iran nuclear talks, declaring that 'Iran met despair' and that Tehran is 'finished.' Speaking at 17:16 Jerusalem, he vowed to exhaust the remaining 60-day diplomatic window without transferring any funds — 'not even ten cents.'
The statement marks an escalation in Israeli rhetoric as the 60-day negotiating period nears its end. The prime minister has faced pressure from both Washington and Tehran: the U.S. has conditioned financial aid on tangible Iranian steps, while Iran's IRGC has demanded immediate cash payment for any deal. Netanyahu's message directly counters the maximalist posture Iran has maintained in recent weeks — including a defense ministry statement Thursday that 'our enemies have no choice but to accept a ceasefire' and an IRGC commander's ultimatum demanding cash up front.
As The Zioneer reported, this standoff follows Iran's rejection of a compromise humanitarian-aid fund and its insistence that the nuclear issue be deferred to separate talks within 60 days. The U.S. has warned time is running out. Netanyahu's declaration suggests Israel sees the window closing without a deal, hardening its opposition to any agreement that does not dismantle Iran's nuclear program.
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