American Official Says Iran Has Pledged Not to Build Nuclear Weapons as Pressure Mounts on Israel Deal

A senior American official said Iran has committed not to develop nuclear weapons and expressed confidence that Israel will ultimately be persuaded. The remarks came amid a broader political backdrop in Israel, where criticism is growing over the handling of a potential deal and over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s role in it.

The Hebrew text also highlights a wave of violence in Israel, saying 150 people have been killed since the start of the year. Among the latest fatalities, a 25-year-old man was shot dead, and a 50-year-old man was killed by an explosive device.

The article presents the American assessment as part of the broader debate over whether an agreement can be reached and whether Israel will accept it. It implies that if Netanyahu blocks the deal, the fallout will not remain local and could draw wider international attention.

Beyond that, the piece contains references to other commentary and opinion items published alongside the main political debate, but the central issue is the Iranian nuclear pledge, the expectation of Israeli acceptance, and the warning that a failed deal would become a major public issue.