Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed strong doubts about the possibility of a successful nuclear agreement with Iran, even as the United States and Iran prepare for renewed negotiations in Geneva.
Speaking at the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations over the weekend, Netanyahu said his recent meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House focused heavily on Iran.
He said Trump is “determined to exhaust the possibilities of achieving a deal,” believing that current circumstances and increased pressure on Tehran could lead to a breakthrough.
However, Netanyahu made his reservations clear: “I will not hide from you that I express my skepticism of any deal with Iran, because, frankly, Iran is reliable on one thing: They lie and they cheat,” he said.
He outlined several conditions he believes are essential for any agreement, including the removal of all enriched uranium from Iran, the dismantling of Iran’s enrichment infrastructure, strict limitations on ballistic missile development and the cessation of all support for Iran’s regional proxies, including the Houthis in Yemen.
