Israeli Security Leaders Split on Netanyahu’s Approach to Iran Deal
- Risky for U.S. to quit without alternative, officials say
- Others say better to walk away than making cosmetic fixes
Trump Says U.S. Will Exit 'Defective' Iran Nuclear Deal
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Benjamin Netanyahu’s message to President Donald Trump has been consistent and clear: If Iran won’t agree to fix the nuclear deal, walk away from it. Some of his advisers aren’t sure that’s the best course of action.
There’s a consensus among Israel’s security leaders that the nuclear deal needs repair, but some question the wisdom of pulling away without a better alternative, three government officials said. They spoke on condition of anonymity to comment on a confidential debate that has divided even the fiercest opponents of the Iranian regime.