US-Iran agreement labeled 'disaster' by Israel as Strait of Hormuz reopens
Israel has condemned the US-Iran agreement as a 'disaster' for its security interests, with the deal re-opening the Strait of Hormuz while initiating a 60-day negotiation period on Iran's nuclear program. The Israeli Prime Minister has not commented on the deal, despite widespread condemnation across the political spectrum.
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Israel is reacting in disbelief after Washington and Tehran inked an agreement meant to end the war. The initial deal re-opens the Strait of Hormuz - but only starts a 60-day negotiating clock to address Iran's nuclear program. Israelis across the political spectrum have called the deal a disaster - while the Prime Minister has yet to comment.
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