A ynet report Friday evening cites US officials as believing Iran intends to drag out the nuclear negotiations, while Gulf states have privately urged President Trump to escalate the pressure on Tehran. The report offers no on-the-record confirmation.
The report, published by ynet, reflects a growing divergence between US intelligence assessments and Gulf expectations regarding the trajectory of the US-Iran nuclear talks. According to the report, American officials believe Iran will use stalling tactics to avoid a final agreement, while Gulf states — which have been deeply concerned by the possibility of a US-Iran deal — have privately urged Trump to increase military and economic pressure.
The Zioneer has previously covered the US-Iran talks extensively, including a reported agreement reached in June, subsequent assessments from Jerusalem warning of concessions, and a senior Iranian official's statement that the US would cause the talks to fail. The new report adds a further dimension to the diplomatic picture, with Gulf states apparently pushing for a more confrontational US posture.
The report remains unconfirmed by other outlets, and no official US or Gulf statement has been issued.
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