Senior defense officials are worried about U.S.-Iran negotiations, believing Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei will not abandon the nuclear project, viewing it as essential for the regime’s survival. Iran also intends to retain its ballistic missile arsenal aimed at Israel, raising concerns that the negotiations may overlook Israeli security. Two potential agreements are under consideration: a “safe haven” to prevent Israeli attacks or an “open” agreement allowing Israel to preemptively strike. Prime Minister Netanyahu plans to meet with President Trump to discuss ensuring any negotiations address ballistic missile limitations and the Iranian support network.
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