Israeli officials have cast serious doubt on the possibility of a diplomatic breakthrough between the United States and Iran, despite optimistic signals from the Trump administration, according to sources cited by the Jerusalem Post. Ohh Wait… Watch Video Now.
Officials involved in the indirect negotiations said that a major gap remains between Washington and Tehran. Iran is reportedly demanding direct financial compensation for sanctions relief and a binding guarantee that the US will not attack in the future — conditions the US considers unacceptable.
“The chances of a US-Iran deal are very small,” Israeli sources told The Post, highlighting the current intelligence assessment.
The diplomatic stalemate is unfolding as the US ramps up military readiness, sending roughly 7,000 Marines to the Gulf. Defense officials confirmed that a potential ground operation targeting Kharg Island, Iran’s critical oil export hub, remains a contingency option.
Israeli authorities warned that unless Tehran softens its stance, the window for negotiations is closing rapidly — raising the specter of direct confrontation in the coming weeks.
The message is clear: diplomacy is faltering, and military escalation could be imminent.