Israel sets harsh conditions: dismantling Iranian nuclear facilities or no agreement.

In a new escalation of the Iranian nuclear crisis, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called for the complete dismantling of Iran's nuclear infrastructure, emphasizing the need to prevent it from developing ballistic missiles. This comes at a sensitive time as indirect negotiations continue between Washington and Tehran through the mediation of Oman, aiming to reach an agreement ensuring Iran does not acquire nuclear weapons in exchange for lifting economic sanctions. Netanyahu stressed that the only "good agreement" is one that leads to the removal of all Iranian nuclear facilities, affirming Israel's commitment to preventing Tehran from possessing nuclear weapons at any cost. He added that any agreement with Iran must also include limiting its ability to develop ballistic missiles, a key demand for Israel in these negotiations. Discussions about the nuclear agreement are particularly significant as tensions escalate between Israel and Iran, with Tehran attacking Israel twice in 2024 with drones and missiles in response to Israeli attacks targeting Iranian military leaders. Former U.S. President Donald Trump informed Netanyahu last April that the United States is currently not prepared to support any Israeli military strike on Iranian nuclear facilities. Iran, on the other hand, has stated that it will not negotiate on its missile program or halt uranium enrichment, with Iranian negotiator Majid Ravanchi considering these issues as "red lines" for Tehran. While talks continue, disagreements between Washington and Tehran focus on the issue of uranium enrichment, with the U.S. administration seeking to link it to Iran's missile program, a stance firmly rejected by Tehran. As international parties approach a potential agreement, the Iranian nuclear crisis remains unresolved, with attention turning to the outcomes of these sensitive talks that could shift the balance of power in the region.