Concerns Over US-Iran Deal: Israeli Officials Warn of Unmet War Goals
Israeli officials have expressed concerns over the emerging agreement between the United States and Iran, fearing it will not adequately address Tehran's ballistic missile development or its support for regional proxies. The proposed deal is seen as potentially undermining the Israeli Defense Forces' (IDF) operational freedom in Lebanon and failing to meet the objectives set at the start of the conflict, such as dismantling Iran's nuclear capabilities and missile arsenal. The agreement is also criticized for potentially unfreezing billions of dollars for Iran, which could be used to bolster its military and proxy forces. Despite U.S. President Donald Trump's assurances that Iran will never acquire nuclear weapons, Israeli officials remain skeptical, drawing parallels to previous agreements that included sunset clauses. 
