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Israeli leadership split on Iran

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu supports activating the snapback clause against Iran — but only to increase pressure on Tehran, not to pave the way for a new nuclear deal.

 Two men look at houses destroyed in Israeli attacks, July 12, 2025, Tehran. (Majid Saeedi/Getty Images)

by Ben Caspit & Rina Bassist

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu supports activating the snapback clause against Iran — but only to increase pressure on Tehran, not to pave the way for a new nuclear deal. He doubts the Trump administration can deliver an airtight agreement that would eliminate Iran’s pursuit of a nuclear bomb, sources told Al-Monitor.

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