‘If Iran gets a bomb it will be Bibi’s’: Trump’s deal outline sparks alarm in Israel
Summary
President Donald Trump and Israel launched a military effort against Iran in February, but Iran’s regime remains in power. Trump is now negotiating a deal involving Iran’s nuclear program, which has caused concern and anger in Israel because it may be less strict than past agreements and exclude Israeli input.Key Facts
- In February, the US and Israel started a military campaign against Iran called Operation Epic Fury (US) and Operation Roaring Lion (Israel).
- Iran’s government is still in power three months later.
- Trump is trying to make a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for oil shipments.
- Israel was not included or informed about the details of the negotiations with Iran.
- The new deal may have fewer restrictions on Iran's nuclear program than the 2015 agreement under President Obama.
- Israeli leaders and commentators fear the deal will strengthen Iran financially and may accelerate Iran’s nuclear weapons development.
- Some Israeli politicians want to restart fighting with Hezbollah in Lebanon after a ceasefire pressured by the US.
- Israeli public support for the war decreased over time, with many unhappy about how the government handled the conflict.
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