Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly fears that U.S. President Donald Trump may reach an agreement with Iran that does not align with Israel’s objectives, according to reports from an Israeli television channel.
The Yedioth Ahronot newspaper, citing Israeli officials, too indicated that a deal between the United States and Iran is not expected to materialize quickly. This comes as Washington and Tehran continue negotiations aimed at de-escalating tensions in the Middle East.
On Tuesday, Trump stated that the United States is making progress in its efforts to negotiate an complete to the conflict with Iran, including securing a significant concession from Tehran. U.S. Media outlets have reported that Washington has sent a 15-point settlement proposal to Iran.
Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said the U.S. Is “talking to the right people” in Iran to reach an agreement to end hostilities, adding that Iranian officials are “very much wanting to produce a deal.”
“We’re talking to the right people in Iran, and they want to make a deal… We’re asking them to name somebody to talk to,” the President clarified.
Trump further stated, “We’re getting close to a deal and we’re looking at it, and maybe I won’t be happy about it,” noting that “the Iranian president (Masoud Peszakian) is sending signals that may be vital and may have meaning.”
According to Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Vice President J.D. Vance, and U.S. Envoy Steve Witkoff will participate in these negotiations. Washington, he said, is seeking an agreement to save millions of lives, as “Tehran having nuclear weapons threatens the world.”
Trump continued, “We’ve killed their leaders and there aren’t any leaders left, and there’s a group that survived, and we’re waiting for the results of the talks, and it may result in a change of regime, but we trust them.”
Regarding disruptions to navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, Trump said, “We’re waiting for results regarding the flow of oil through the strait, we’re looking to end this process with the fewest casualties, but they’re not allowed to have nuclear weapons that would allow them to have low enrichment.”
The New York Times reported, citing two officials, that Washington sent a 15-point plan to Iran to end the war in the Middle East.
Channel 12 in Israel, quoting three sources, indicated that the United States is seeking a one-month ceasefire to discuss the 15-point plan. The development underscores growing regional tensions and the complexities of reaching a lasting resolution.
Israeli media reports suggest the plan would include dismantling Iran’s nuclear program, halting support for allied groups, and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
