Netanyahu’s Dilemma as U.S.-Iran Nuclear Talks Resume
Jerusalem (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu finds himself in a precarious position as U.S. and Iranian officials engage in renewed nuclear negotiations. Once a vocal opponent of deals favoring Iran, Netanyahu has curiously remained silent, wary of criticizing President Donald Trump, whom he views as Israel’s staunchest ally.
Despite Netanyahu’s longstanding warnings about an Iranian nuclear threat, his options are constrained. Analysts suggest he is "paralyzed" by his dependence on Trump, whose support has not translated into concrete military backing for Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. Israel’s recent military successes against Iranian allies in the region have bolstered its confidence, yet any unilateral action against Iran would lack U.S. legitimacy during ongoing negotiations.
Netanyahu has proposed a stringent Iran deal resembling the 2003 Libya agreement, aiming for complete dismantlement of Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. However, Trump’s fluctuating stance complicates matters, especially in light of Iran’s refusal to relinquish its enrichment rights.
As Netanyahu navigates this diplomatic maze, experts suggest his best hope may lie in the talks faltering, allowing him greater latitude to oppose any resulting agreement.
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