Israeli Officials Accuse Trump of Deception Over Iran Deal, Calling Potential Agreement a ‘Catastrophe’
According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, recent reports from the Israeli publication ‘Yedioth Ahronoth’ allege that Israeli officials have reacted with fury to a developing understanding between the United States and Iran. These officials have warned that the reported agreement significantly deviates from Israel’s strategic goals, despite repeated assertions from American and Israeli leadership of close coordination and consensus on the Iranian nuclear file.
One Israeli official, speaking to ‘Yedioth Ahronoth,’ voiced deep disappointment regarding the nascent understanding between the U.S. and Iran, stating, “Trump deceived us.” Another Israeli official echoed these sentiments, remarking, “The agreement that is being formed looks very bad.”
The official further elaborated on the Israeli perspective, describing the potential deal as catastrophic because, in their view, it fails to meet any of the fundamental principles discussed when the confrontation began. However, following President Trump’s latest communication on the social platform ‘Truth Social,’ the certainty of a final agreement remains uncertain.
Iranian media had previously released an extensive list of purported clauses in the agreement. Yet, President Trump contested these claims, asserting that the provisions circulated by Tehran were inaccurate. Trump posted, “The provisions Iran has released to the fake news have no relation to the provisions that have been agreed upon in writing. What they have said, including their weak and pathetic statement about reaching an agreement, has no basis in truth.”
These new statements from Trump have cast doubt on the likelihood of signing a memorandum of understanding in the coming days, despite Trump’s earlier assertion on Thursday that an agreement was imminent.
Concurrently, a senior U.S. administration official stated on Friday that Washington’s conditions include the dismantlement of Iran’s nuclear program. The official added that blocked assets would not be unfrozen until Tehran fulfills its commitments, the Strait of Hormuz would remain open for passage, and Iran would cease financing proxy forces.
Another Israeli official, speaking before Trump’s message was released, indicated that it was not yet clear if any agreement even existed. “First, it is unclear whether an agreement exists. Even if an agreement exists, the prevailing assumption in the region is that this agreement is the result of Iranian pressure and American retreat, not the other way around. In any case, this is the atmosphere in the region, and therefore, at least in the short term, the agreement will be considered a failure. I remain doubtful about the signing of the agreement and its durability over time,” the official said.
This Israeli official further commented that Iran has concluded it can leverage power to gain concessions. “In my opinion, Iran has realized that it can gain concessions through power and will use this method against its neighbors and against us in the near future. The real test of the agreement, or at least the minimum action that could preserve Western dignity, is the removal and destruction of uranium. If this does not happen, the feeling that we are facing a bad agreement will become much more tangible,” the official added.
