“The Israelis had their… coordinates and wanted to take them out, we told the US if they are also eliminated then there is no one else to talk to, hence the US asked the Israelis to back off,” the official
Meanwhile,Low chance for US-Iran deal, but Trump ‘can always surprise us,’ Israeli officials tell ‘Post’
Trump can always surprise us,’ Israeli officials tell ‘Post’
Israeli officials say a US-Iran deal remains unlikely, but fear President Donald Trump could still declare a temporary ceasefire as talks continue.
MARCH 25, 2026 21:58
While Israeli officials assess that a deal between Iran and the United States is unlikely, they are concerned that US President Donald Trump could announce a temporary ceasefire to demonstrate his commitment to reaching an agreement.
“At present, the positions of Tehran and Washington make the likelihood of an agreement somewhere between slim and nonexistent. Still, Trump could surprise us,” an Israeli official told


