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US intelligence: Israel is trying to sabotage US-Iran deal
2026-06-20 11:33:44 / BOTA
US intelligence agencies have warned the US government that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could take actions that would undermine Washington's efforts to reach a long-term peace deal with Iran, the Washington Post reported, citing current and former US officials.
Based on reports from US intelligence agencies, officials assess that Israel appears determined to continue its military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon - despite the ceasefire announced by both sides.
Such a development, according to the same analysis, could significantly strain the already fragile US-Iran relations, as Tehran insists on a complete cessation of hostilities on Lebanese soil as a key condition for any diplomatic progress.
According to the report, a further escalation of the Israeli military campaign in Lebanon would not only threaten the agreement signed between the US and Iran on Wednesday, but could also cause a serious rift in the Netanyahu-Trump relationship, which has been crucial to the Israeli prime minister's political career.
Donald Trump himself, in statements from France, where he was for the G7 summit, stated that he had a "little disagreement about Lebanon" with Netanyahu, noting that he had asked the Israeli leader not to "tear down a building every time someone from Hezbollah walks in."
The new report by US agencies also assesses that, given the fall elections in Israel, Netanyahu's political survival is directly linked to the need to maintain a military presence in Lebanon and escalate operations against Hezbollah.
As stated, any withdrawal of forces or cessation of operations could be perceived as a political or personal defeat in the country.
At the same time, the report focuses on Israel's dissatisfaction with the terms of the memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran, as Israeli officials believe they weaken the policy of "maximum pressure" on Tehran.
On the Washington side, government officials insist that the terms of the agreement do not limit Israel's right to respond to Hezbollah attacks, emphasizing, however, that the priority is to complete the deal and prevent a global economic crisis by reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Inside Israel, public opinion is largely in favor of escalating operations against Hezbollah. At the same time, analysts estimate that any military withdrawal could be interpreted by voters as a defeat, increasing political pressure on Netanyahu's government.
Finally, the report warns that even without further escalation, Israel’s refusal to withdraw its forces from southern Lebanon could undermine the US-Iran deal. As one US official noted, the presence of troops is a “recipe for destabilization,” as it increases the risk of new escalations between the Israeli military and Hezbollah.
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