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Has Netanyahu missed his chance to strike Iran?

Washington’s intent to finalize a nuclear deal with Tehran is clear and if an interim deal is reached, most analysts believe the prospect of an Israeli military strike will effectively be off the table.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gives a press conference in Jerusalem, on May 21, 2025.

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The Israeli government can no longer claim to be in sync with the Trump administration over Iran. Washington’s intent to finalize a nuclear deal with Tehran is clear and if an interim deal is reached, most analysts believe the prospect of an Israeli military strike will effectively be off the table. 

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