23.05.2026 23:51
The concrete steps taken in US-Iran negotiations mediated by Pakistan and Donald Trump's "We are very close to a deal" statement have caused a red alert in Tel Aviv. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has decided to hold an emergency meeting with his coalition partners this evening to discuss the developments.
Concrete steps taken in the US-Iran negotiations mediated by Pakistan and the successive critical statements have caused a red alert in the Tel Aviv administration.
NETANYAHU URGENTLY SUMMONS COALITION PARTNERS
According to a report by Israel's Channel 12 television, Prime Minister Netanyahu will hold an emergency meeting with his coalition partners this evening to discuss developments regarding Iran.
"DEAL CLOSE"
US President Donald Trump announced that they are "very close" to reaching a deal with Iran and that the negotiations are "getting better every day."
WHAT DID THE IRANIAN SIDE SAY?
Ismail Baghaei, spokesperson for Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the negotiating team, said regarding the ongoing talks with the US mediated by Pakistan, "We are both very far and very close to an agreement. Disputed issues still exist. We are currently making efforts to finalize a memorandum of understanding."
Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir held talks in Tehran yesterday and today to facilitate the exchange of messages between Iran and the US as part of the negotiations.