JERUSALEM: The US-Iran pact to conclude the war is a significant strategic setback for Israel and underscores its waning influence in Washington, Israeli analysts said. Although the accord remains incomplete and is expected to be finalized within 60 days, its preliminary framework has already raised concern in Israel. Analysts argue it effectively locks in Iranian gains while deferring the most sensitive issue for Israel: its security.

Analysis: Despite Trump’s claim of progress in talks with Tehran, Iranian media insists the regime will not grant at the negotiating table what it refused to concede under fire;…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may have emerged from the Iran war claiming military successes, but a pending US-Iran peace deal threatens to leave him politically and…