Israel voices concern as US-Iran agreement nears final stage

US President Donald Trump said he had a “great” phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as reports suggested a proposed agreement between Washington and Tehran was approaching its final stages.

Trump said discussions with Netanyahu had gone well, while Israeli officials continued consultations with US counterparts over the negotiations.

According to CNN and Israeli media reports, Netanyahu remained deeply concerned about the emerging agreement despite US assurances regarding Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile.

Israeli officials reportedly fear that a limited interim deal could leave Iran’s nuclear and ballistic capabilities intact and make it more difficult for Washington to exert pressure on Tehran in the future.

Israeli media also reported concerns within the security establishment that any temporary agreement could weaken the credibility of future military options against Iran.