Israel was effectively excluded from major negotiations between the United States and Iran about a possible truce and a future nuclear agreement. The New York Times reported this on May 23, citing two Israeli and American officials familiar with the situation.
According to the publication, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on the eve of the escalation of the conflict in February, was one of the main participants in negotiations with US President Donald Trump and promoted the idea of a joint strike that could lead to the fall of the Iranian regime. However, within a few weeks, Washington's position changed.
The American administration, according to Israeli officials, began negotiating with Iran without the participation of Israel, effectively excluding it from the decision-making process. Because of this, the Israeli side is forced to obtain information through regional contacts and its own intelligence channels.
The material notes that Netanyahu has long positioned himself as a politician with special influence on Washington, but the current situation demonstrates the opposite – Israel’s role in negotiations with Iran has significantly decreased.
In addition, the United States is considering options for a nuclear deal with Iran that could include a temporary freeze on its nuclear program without completely destroying it, raising concerns in Israel.
This, according to interlocutors, could have political consequences for Netanyahu and affect the balance of power in the region, as Israel becomes increasingly dependent on US decisions in security matters.
