Senior Israeli officials have expressed deep skepticism over the prospects of a U.S.-Iran dealstating that Iran is highly unlikely to accept key American requestswhich makes any diplomatic breakthrough increasingly difficult amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, as reported by Reuters.
As President Donald Trump claims “productive conversations” and pauses strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure to allow space for talks, Israeli sources are cautioning that Tehran’s hardline position on its nuclear program, enriched uranium stockpiles, and ballistic missiles could derail negotiations.
Conflicting Narratives: Trump Optimism vs. Iranian Denials
Trump has repeatedly stated there is a “very good chance” of reaching a deal soon, claiming both sides want peace and that U.S. envoys (including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner) are engaged with senior Iranian figures. He has temporarily halted planned strikes on Iranian power plants to facilitate these discussions.
In contrast, senior Iranian officials, including Foreign Ministry spokesmen and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, have firmly rejected the existence of talks. Tehran insists it will not negotiate while under military pressure and accuses the U.S. of spreading misleading information.
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