Jerusalem Post — Iran News
rightREPORTIDF, Mossad largely oppose Iran nuclear deal, favor continued sanctions against Tehran
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What Happened
IDF and Mossad officials largely oppose the current Iran nuclear deal, viewing it as insufficient given the unresolved threat posed by Iran's ballistic missiles and proxy networks — issues they deal with daily but were excluded from the agreement. According to the Jerusalem Post, the near-unanimous view among security officials holds that continued sanctions might have toppled the Islamic regime within a year, as Iran has lost over $300 billion from the 2026 war bombing and additional daily losses from the US counter-blockade at Hormuz. The expected influx of billions post-deal is now feared to delay any prospect of regime change.
Key Actors
- ·IDF(Israel Defense Forces)Largely opposes the current deal as insufficient; advocates continued sanctions to address ballistic missile and proxy threats.
- ·Mossad(Israeli intelligence agency)Largely opposes the deal; some officials believed sanctions pressure would topple the regime within a year given Iran's economic losses.
- ·Trump Administration(US negotiator)Focused on nuclear issues and Hormuz opening; did not address missiles and proxies, disappointing IDF and Mossad.
Why It Matters
The security establishment's broad opposition reveals a strategic rift with the political echelon and the US, underscoring Israeli concerns that lifting sanctions will revitalize Iran's proxy and missile programs while squandering a perceived window for regime collapse.
Watch For
Watch whether the nuclear deal is finalized and if Israel pursues parallel agreements on missiles and proxies. Monitor Iran's economic rebound and domestic stability, and any official Israeli statements or leaks from the security establishment challenging the deal.
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