Ex-CIA Chief Criticizes New Iran Deal Proposal

Middle Eastern outlets highlight Israeli concern that Washington is moving toward a deal with Iran that sidelines Israel’s security demands. Netanyahu is reported as privately conceding he cannot easily sway Trump, while Israeli officials warn that Iran’s nuclear and missile programs, and its support for Hezbollah, may not be rolled back enough. Many in this block expect Israel to keep pressing for tougher conditions and to prepare military options if the final text is seen as too soft on Tehran.

• •Israeli leaders fear the emerging US‑Iran agreement will not sufficiently restrict Iran’s nuclear activities.
• •Netanyahu has told associates he finds it hard to influence Trump’s decisions on Iran policy.
• •Israeli officials worry that any ceasefire terms with Hezbollah could leave the group’s rocket arsenal largely intact.
• •Jerusalem views the reported linkage between ending the Israel‑Hezbollah conflict and the US‑Iran deal as a potential constraint on Israel’s future military freedom.
• •Israeli commentators warn that a weak deal may force Israel to consider unilateral strikes against Iranian or Hezbollah targets.