Despite ongoing nuclear negotiations between the United States and Iran—talks that President Trump reportedly blindsided Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu with during a White House meeting last month—Tehran remains on edge. Senior Iranian security officials told Reuters that Iran’s leadership is still deeply concerned Netanyahu may authorize a military strike on nuclear or other strategic sites, regardless of whether a deal is reached.

Israeli officials have expressed skepticism about the talks, reportedly viewing the current proposals as inadequate. The framework under discussion includes capping Iran’s stockpile of enriched uranium, limiting centrifuge types, and requiring Iran to dilute, export, or seal uranium enriched beyond 60%—all under heightened oversight by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). In return, the U.S. has offered significant sanctions relief, according to sources familiar with negotiations held in Oman and Rome.