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Israel is worried that Trump will strike a ‘bad deal’ with Iran, leaving war objectives unmet | CNN

Israel is concerned that US President Donald Trump may strike an agreement with Iran before addressing some of the key issues that drove the two countries to launch the war in the first place, multiple Israeli sources have told CNN. A deal that leaves Tehran’s nuclear program partially intact while bypassing issues such as ballistic missiles and support for regional proxies would lead to Israel viewing the war as incomplete, the sources said. “The primary concern is that Trump will grow tired of talks and cut a deal – any deal – with last-minute concessions,” one Israeli source said. While US officials have reassured Israel that the issue of Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium will be addressed, the source said the apparent exclusion of ballistic missiles and Tehran’s proxy network from the talks “is a big deal.” Iran fired over 1,000 ballistic missiles at Israel and Gulf Arab states during the war, as well as barrages of drones. A partial deal that fails to address some of Iran’s key capabilities while easing economic pressure on the country could also stabilize the regime and provide it with an influx of cash, the officials said. The concerns highlight

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May 25, 2026·The GuardianT2 · Outlet report
‘If Iran gets a bomb it will be Bibi’s’: Trump’s deal outline sparks alarm in Israel

Netanyahu’s joint war with the US began with talk of regime change in Tehran but may leave him with few strategic gains When Donald Trump launched a pre-emptive war on Iran with Israel in February, many in the country hailed the campaign…

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May 25, 2026·The GuardianT2 · Outlet reportLATEST
‘If Iran gets a bomb it will be Bibi’s’: Trump’s deal outline sparks alarm in Israel

Netanyahu’s joint war with the US began with talk of regime change in Tehran but may leave him with few strategic gains When Donald Trump launched a pre-emptive war on Iran with Israel in February, many in the country…

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May 25, 2026·The GuardianT2 · Outlet report
Shock of Iran war unites Middle East rivals in pushing Trump towards peace

Region adapting to diminished US power after Washington fails to land knockout blow on Tehran or safeguard allies The shock of the Iran war and its fallout has driven rivals in the Middle East to get behind a peace…

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May 23, 2026·CNNT2 · Outlet report
A hardline general wanted by Interpol emerges as a key player in Iran war | CNN

As negotiations over the war in Iran hang by a thread, a notorious Iranian commander sanctioned by the US and wanted by Interpol is helping to craft Tehran’s next moves. Brig. Gen. Ahmad Vahidi, commander-in-chief of…

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May 21, 2026·Fox NewsT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Tehran declares readiness for ‘every scenario,’ tightens grip as Trump delays military action

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May 19, 2026·CNNT2 · Outlet report
How Trump backed off on resuming Iran attacks — for now | CNN Politics

In President Donald Trump’s telling, he was an hour away from ordering new strikes on Iran when he abruptly announced on social media Monday that he would allow more time for diplomacy. “They’re loaded to the…

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May 19, 2026·The GuardianT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Trump threatens ‘a big hit’ if Tehran does not make deal soon

Renewed threat comes after US president said he was ‘an hour away’ from ordering a strike before pulling back Donald Trump has again threatened Iran, saying the US may launch new attacks if Tehran continues to…

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May 19, 2026·Fox NewsT2 · Outlet report
Trump’s Iran war now comes down to one brutal question: What comes next?

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May 19, 2026·CNNT2 · Outlet report
Iran war timeline and key moments, explained

From catastrophic and deadly strikes to wars of words: CNN’s reporters discuss the war’s inflection points Since the opening US-Israeli strikes that killed Iran’s supreme leader, the war in Iran has reshaped the Middle…

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May 18, 2026·CNNT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Guns on the television and in Iran’s streets as Trump renews war threats | CNN

As night falls over Iran’s sprawling capital, and the snowy peaks of the Alborz mountains fade into the darkness, thousands of Iranians have been routinely taking to the streets for state-sponsored rallies aimed at…

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May 13, 2026·BBCT2 · Outlet report
Netanyahu says he 'secretly visited' UAE during war with Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he "secretly visited" the United Arab Emirates and met its president during the war with Iran. Netanyahu's office said the meeting between the Israeli PM and President…

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May 13, 2026·The GuardianT2 · Outlet report
‘I don’t think about Americans’ financial situation,’ says Trump amid Iran talks

With US inflation at a three-year high, US president insisted he’s not focused on economic hardship sparked by the conflict Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Donald Trump has said the growing financial…

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Israel is worried that Trump will strike a ‘bad deal’ with Iran, leaving war objectives unmet | CNN

Israel is concerned that US President Donald Trump may strike an agreement with Iran before addressing some of the key issues that drove the two countries to launch the war in the first place, multiple Israeli sources…

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T2 · Outlet reportThe GuardianMay 25, 2026

Netanyahu’s joint war with the US began with talk of regime change in Tehran but may leave him with few strategic gains When Donald Trump launched a pre-emptive war on Iran with Israel in February, many in the country hailed the campaign…

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T2 · Outlet reportThe GuardianMay 25, 2026

Region adapting to diminished US power after Washington fails to land knockout blow on Tehran or safeguard allies The shock of the Iran war and its fallout has driven rivals in the Middle East to get behind a peace deal, pushing the Trump…

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T2 · Outlet reportCNNMay 23, 2026

As negotiations over the war in Iran hang by a thread, a notorious Iranian commander sanctioned by the US and wanted by Interpol is helping to craft Tehran’s next moves. Brig. Gen. Ahmad Vahidi, commander-in-chief of Iran’s Islamic…

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T2 · Outlet reportFox NewsMay 21, 2026

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T2 · Outlet reportCNNMay 19, 2026

In President Donald Trump’s telling, he was an hour away from ordering new strikes on Iran when he abruptly announced on social media Monday that he would allow more time for diplomacy. “They’re loaded to the brim,” he said Tuesday…

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T2 · Outlet reportThe GuardianMay 19, 2026

Renewed threat comes after US president said he was ‘an hour away’ from ordering a strike before pulling back Donald Trump has again threatened Iran, saying the US may launch new attacks if Tehran continues to refuse the significant…

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