Israel fears potential ‘bad’ US-Iran deal: report

Israeli officials are worried that “Trump will grow tired of talks and cut a deal — any deal — with last-minute concessions.”

By World Israel News Staff

Israeli officials are concerned that the Trump administration may agree to a deal with Iran that fails to achieve the war’s core objectives, including ensuring that Tehran cannot obtain a nuclear weapon, according to a CNN report.

President Donald Trump has repeatedly said in recent statements that he believes Washington and Tehran can reach an agreement to end the hostilities, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a move that would help ease spikes in global energy prices.

However, those statements have also been accompanied by Trump expressing frustration with Iranian counteroffers during the negotiations.

Israeli officials fear that Trump could eventually grow weary of the mounting pressure as the upcoming U.S. midterm elections approach. With much of the American public opposing the war and feeling the economic effects of the conflict, they worry that Trump may settle for an agreement that does not defang Iran and does little to improve Israel’s security.

“The primary concern is that Trump will grow tired of talks and cut a deal — any deal — with last-minute concessions,” an Israeli source told CNN.

“There is real concern that Trump will reach a bad deal. Israel is trying to influence it as much as it can,” another senior Israeli official told the outlet.

At the same time, the official said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is wary of appearing to exert too much influence over Trump amid growing public criticism of the U.S.-Israel relationship. As a result, Netanyahu is reportedly proceeding cautiously in his discussions with the president.

An Israeli source told CNN that Jerusalem is prepared to act quickly should the negotiations collapse.

“Our hand is on the pulse. We will be happy if there will be no deal, we will be happy if the siege on Hormuz continues, and we will be happy if Iran is struck again,’ the source said.

The official stressed that the decision on whether to resume the war rests solely with Trump.

He added that “if the Iranians continue to play and drag out negotiations,” a return to hostilities is likely.

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