U.S. intelligence agencies have warned the White House that Israel is “likely to undermine” President Donald Trump’s emerging agreement with Iran, according to reporting cited by Mediaite. The intelligence assessments reportedly delivered to senior administration officials concluded that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and members of his government remain deeply opposed to key elements of the deal and could take steps to prevent a broader U.S.-Iran settlement from taking hold, according to Mediaite. According to the report, intelligence officials are concerned Israel could seek to undercut the accord if Israeli leaders conclude it does not go far enough in dismantling Iran’s nuclear capabilities or curbing Tehran’s regional influence.
The Daily Mail reported that U.S. intelligence officials fear Israel could ultimately attempt to “torpedo” the agreement if Netanyahu determines the final terms leave Iran with too much nuclear infrastructure or strategic leverage. The warnings highlight possible tension between Washington and Jerusalem even as Trump has publicly insisted the agreement remains on track. One of the biggest flashpoints has become Lebanon, where Iran has insisted that any final agreement include an Israeli withdrawal from its security zone in southern Lebanon.
