Israelis across the political spectrum say the deal appears to leave fundamental security threats posed by Iran unaddressed.
Israelis across the political spectrum have said the agreement appears to leave fundamental security threats posed by Iran unaddressed.
The attacks complicated an already delicate moment as President Trump and Iran appeared to be edging toward finalizing a framework peace agreement.
Iran’s new, more militaristic leaders have already survived the worst that America and Israel can deliver, and seem readier to take risks.
A senior administration official said the two sides were “not quite at the finish line yet.”
A “memorandum of understanding” between the two sides is under discussion. Both sides are keen to frame it as a victory.
Israeli strikes on Friday left Lebanon out of sync with a cautious optimism taking hold elsewhere in the Middle East.
The amount of oil and fuel stored by businesses and governments has fallen sharply since the start of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.
Mr. Trump said that Iran was close to signing a peace deal. So far, weeks of talks have failed to produce an agreement.
Analysts saw little prospect of either President Trump or Tehran backing down after days of exchanging fire.