Iran nuclear

The dispute has emerged as one of the central obstacles preventing progress toward a memorandum of understanding between Tehran and Washington, which would be just the first step.

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He described Iran as "volatile," stating that the US military was more than capable of wiping the country out within a few weeks.

For Israel to properly understand its security needs and future risks, it is also important to come to a dispassionate and apolitical evaluation of the major issues involved in the US-Iran deal.

Iran is seeking a limited interim deal with the US to ease economic pressure while avoiding major nuclear concessions.

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“It could be a week. It could be less. It could be more. At the turn of the week, we hope to have something,” the official added.

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According to the officials who spoke to Axios, the drafted MoU includes an Iranian commitment to not pursue the development of a nuclear weapon.