Israel Admits It Lacks Direct Updates on US-Iran Hormuz Negotiations Amid Tensions

Israeli officials acknowledge that Jerusalem is not directly informed by the United States about ongoing negotiations with Iran concerning control over the Strait of Hormuz. Instead, Israel receives most information through indirect channels. Senior Israeli sources express skepticism about recent developments, noting that if an agreement is reached, it would regulate activities in the Hormuz strait and allow the US and Iran to return to a memorandum of understanding.

Officials describe the current diplomatic efforts as intense, with US President Donald Trump and his advisors strongly pushing for a deal, and Iran reportedly aware of this stance. Despite the diplomatic track, Israel maintains a high level of alertness and readiness. The Israel Defense Forces continue communication with the US Central Command, but Israeli officials highlight significant uncertainty and unpredictability in Trump's decision-making.

One senior Israeli official remarked, "The distance between peace and war for Trump is as close as the letters t, r, and u on the keyboard." While the diplomatic path appears active, Israel remains cautious about the outcome. Concurrently, reports from Arab media linked to the pro-Iranian axis deny recent Saudi attacks in Yemen, attributing an explosion in Sanaa to air defense systems targeting a suspicious aerial object. Other reports claim Saudi Arabia is currently attacking Houthi positions in Sanaa. Additionally, CNN reported that the US has used about 80% of its THAAD missile stockpile and half of its Patriot missiles in ongoing conflicts.