Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel and the US were in full coordination, demanding all enriched material leave Iran and enrichment capabilities be dismantled.
Israeli officials and analysts also want limits on ballistic missiles, no sunset clauses, intrusive inspections and preservation of military freedom of action if Iran breaches any agreement.
They warn sanctions relief or trade could help Tehran rebuild Hezbollah and Hamas, while Trump said a deal was possible but threatened further action if talks fail.
As China props up Iran's economy, can US-led pressure ever truly succeed in dismantling its strategic programs?
With its uranium hidden and inspectors gone, how can any new nuclear deal with Iran be trusted?
Did the massive US-Israeli military campaign against Iran actually make its nuclear threat even worse?
Fragile U.S.-Iran Ceasefire in May 2026: Israel’s Lebanon Front Exclusion and the Strait of Hormuz Blockade
Overview
In April 2026, Pakistan brokered a fragile two-week ceasefire between the US, Israel, and Iran, halting intense attacks but excluding the Lebanon front. While Iran agreed to work towards reopening the Strait of Hormuz, it remains largely closed due to the US naval blockade and ongoing tensions. Israel continues its military campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon, including targeted airstrikes, while Hezbollah responds with advanced drone attacks. The US and Iran maintain opposing demands on nuclear activities, proxy support, and control of the Strait, creating deep mistrust. This fragile truce faces constant risks from unresolved conflicts, especially in Lebanon, and the global energy crisis caused by the Strait's closure.