An analysis in the Israeli press argued that a new accord taking shape between Washington and Tehran could mean a significant political loss for Tel Aviv. The piece contended that the emerging US-Iran consensus could weaken the outcomes Israel claims to have sought in the war.
The analysis noted that the accord could be a first step toward a broader agreement with Iran. In this context, it assessed that the deal might include items such as the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the release of certain Iranian funds, though those elements were not presented as final.
The commentary claimed that Iran does not appear willing to abandon its nuclear program and stocks of enriched uranium. The piece also cited claims that Iran maintains various levels of enriched uranium and has the capacity to adapt them for military purposes in a short time; it noted that these assessments were not verified.
The piece also expressed the view that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is becoming increasingly dependent on US President Donald Trump. The analysis criticized the Israeli government for leaning on Washington’s decisions in military and regional files.
Among the striking parts of the text was that Netanyahu set high goals and pushed a rhetoric of “total victory” and sidelining Iran, rather than focusing on more limited and achievable military objectives. The text argued that the results of the war on the Gaza and Lebanon fronts should be concluded within a more realistic framework.
The analysis also conveyed the view that Iran’s survival despite recent attacks has made Tehran more resilient and less deterrable. Accordingly, it claimed that although the regional network said to be linked to Iran had taken heavy blows, it had not been entirely eliminated, and that Hezbollah and Hamas retained capacity at different levels; these claims were conveyed with caution.
The main message in the report was that military pressure alone would not produce results and that a political framework between the US and Iran could directly affect Israel’s regional calculations. Therefore, the analysis stressed that the coming period would be decisive not only on the battlefields but also at the diplomatic table.
