Israel reacts to possible Iran nuclear deal
The US seems intent on reaching an informal deal with Iran over its nuclear programme, Jerusalem Post wrote, adding that known as the “less for less” nuclear deal, the plan reportedly under consideration would mean some partial nuclear concessions by the Islamic Republic, in return for partial sanctions relief by the West.
Israel reacts to possible Iran nuclear deal
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Israel reacts to possible Iran nuclear deal

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Eurasia 22/06/2023 14:48

The US seems intent on reaching an informal deal with Iran over its nuclear programme, The Jerusalem Post wrote, adding that known as the “less for less” nuclear deal, the plan reportedly under consideration would mean some partial nuclear concessions by the Islamic Republic, in return for partial sanctions relief by the West.

According to the Israeli newspaper, the deal would reportedly entail Tehran cutting its nuclear enrichment at 60% in exchange for the US waiving sanctions, specifically allowing Iraq to pay more than $10 billion it owes Iran for gas and electricity, and for South Korea to pay $7 billion for oil imports.

"Some observers maintain that while the Biden administration has realized it cannot keep the president’s campaign promise to return to the 2015 deal, it is seeking to set the Iran issue aside at least until the 2024 presidential election," The Jerusalem Post added.

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister and Chief nuclear negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani (R) welcoming Deputy Secretary General of the European External Action Service (EEAS) Enrique Mora in the capital Tehran (Photo: AFP/Handout/Iranian Foreign Ministry)
As The Jerusalem Post’s Lahav Harkov has noted - the article went on -, the informality of the deal is likely an attempt by the Biden administration to avoid congressional review in line with legislation that also requires the president to “determine the agreement in no way compromises the commitment of the United States to Israel’s security, nor its support for Israel’s right to exist.” According to Reuters, a Western official said that the key objective of the impending nuclear deal between the US and Iran is to stop Israel from attacking Iran.

The newspaper reminded that although the Prime Minister’s Office refused to comment, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has repeatedly said that any deal between Washington and Tehran will not stop Jerusalem from taking steps against the threat of a nuclear Iran.
Representatives attending a meeting of the joint commission on negotiations aimed at reviving the Iran nuclear deal in Vienna (Photo: AFP/Handout/EU Delegation in Vienna)
The Jerusalem Post pointed out that "in Israel, despite the polarised political situation, this is one topic on which both the coalition and opposition agree - there is a blame game over whose fault it is that Iran is now so close to a nuclear breakout, but no one is under any illusion regarding the dangers from Iran".

"Israel might be the primary target, but nowhere would be safe if Iran reaches the nuclear threshold," the newspaper concluded.

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