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Israeli official: Emerging US-Iran deal is ‘bad,’ shows Tehran it can weaponize Strait of Hormuz
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Vessels are seen anchored in the Strait of Hormuz, off the port city of Khasab on Oman's northern Musandam Peninsula on May 17, 2026. (AFP)
An unnamed Israeli official expresses concern over the proposed agreement between the US and Iran, telling Channel 12 news that “the emerging deal is bad.”
The official says that the framework of the deal shows Tehran that it can weaponize the Strait of Hormuz in a way that is no less effective than a nuclear weapon.
The unnamed official says that US President Donald Trump believes that the deal will be economic in basis and allows the opening of the key waterway without any progress dependent on concessions on Iran’s nuclear program.
The official tells the outlet that it is unclear what will happen after the first phase of the deal.
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