As the US negotiates with Tehran, anyone who has studied the archive understands the question is not if, but how Iran will violate the agreement.

This weekend’s technical discussions are to focus on ensuring the Islamic Republic can be monitored and restricted over the long term.

There is growing concern in Jerusalem that the USA and Iran are heading towards a new nuclear agreement that ignores Israel’s security interests and does not prevent Tehran from reaching for the bomb, but only postpones it.

Negotiations led by a compromised envoy for an administration that remains divided over stopping Tehran’s nuclear ambitions aren’t likely to succeed.

The US president’s decision came “after months of internal debate” about whether to pursue a military or diplomatic option.

After the first round of nuclear talks between the US and Iran, Israeli observers warn about the dangers of open-ended negotiations.

“Three hundred weapons. Only six hit. Nobody died. That’s defending our allies. We got to be part of something meaningful.”

As the Trump admin talks tough ahead of direct talks with Iran, Israel fears a bad deal could be looming.

If Iran doesn’t agree to dismantle its nuclear program, the US will “absolutely” turn to a military option, the president said.