(Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs) Yoni Ben Menachem - The secret negotiations between the U.S. and Iran for a new nuclear agreement are based on the principle of "less for less." This means Iran halting uranium enrichment in exchange for releasing its frozen funds in the West, which amount to several hundred billion dollars. A new interim nuclear agreement poses several dangers to Israel: The agreement would immediately provide $20 billion to Iran, with several hundred billion dollars to follow. With this influx of funds, Iran could strengthen its military capabilities and those of its proxies in the Middle East. While the agreement may temporarily halt uranium enrichment, Iran is already on the verge of becoming a nuclear-capable nation. During this period, Iran will likely continue its development of nuclear weapons technology and ballistic missile programs. It may also complete the process of burying its nuclear facilities deep underground to protect them from potential airstrikes. Moreover, it would be challenging for Israel to attack Iran's nuclear facilities while Iran is engaged in a new international nuclear agreement with the world powers.
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