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Israeli officials surprised as US-Iran memorandum is signed despite expectations of a breakdown
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100% centerFirst reported by N12 · Jun 18, 2026
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Israel’s intelligence and defense establishment was surprised when the US and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding after expecting the talks to fail. Israeli officials are now bracing for possible fallout, including renewed missile threats, unresolved nuclear issues, and changes in Washington’s posture toward Israel.
- 01Israeli intelligence expected Iran to derail the US-Iran talks, but the memorandum was signed.
- 02The key negotiating issue was reopening the Strait of Hormuz for economic concessions.
- 03Israel says the US will not accept attacks or ceasefire breaches in Iran.
- 04The US and Iran remain split on uranium, missiles, and terror financing.
- 05An Israeli source said Iran is accelerating 8,000 ballistic missiles.
- 06The IDF has raised readiness in case talks collapse and strikes are needed.
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