Israel has expressed significant concern that Iran may utilize a 60-day negotiation period outlined in a memorandum with the United States to further its nuclear ambitions and expand activities related to the development of atomic weapons.
According to the Operative Information Center-OMM, Israel's Channel 12 reported these concerns, citing high-ranking local officials. The report suggests that Iranian leadership lacks genuine intent to reach a final nuclear agreement with the US. Representatives from Israel's defense establishment indicated to the channel that Tehran is expected to deliberately prolong the process, effectively extending the 60-day negotiation window.
Furthermore, sources from the channel emphasized that the precise content of the memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran remains uncertain, as both US President Donald Trump and Iranian officials have issued contradictory statements. In this context, sources highlighted claims by Iranian officials that the agreement grants Tehran the right to make independent decisions regarding the enrichment of uranium on its territory.
Israeli experts analyzing the terms of the agreement have expressed skepticism regarding the possibility of a genuine resolution to the Iranian nuclear program issue. Many experts noted that the nuclear deal established during the Obama administration provided more stringent guarantees against the development of an atomic bomb.
The context of these tensions is rooted in the long-standing international scrutiny of Iran's nuclear program, which has been a focal point of Middle Eastern geopolitics for decades. The program, which Iran maintains is for peaceful energy purposes, has faced repeated sanctions and diplomatic efforts aimed at curbing its military potential. On June 15, US President Donald Trump announced that the US and Iran had reached an agreement. On the same day, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed the deal, stating that the document is scheduled to be signed in Switzerland on June 19.
