Talks with Iran Stalled, Israel Watches: 'Good That the Blockade Continues - But Trump Is Unpredictable'

The talks with Iran are stalled, and Israel is watching Trump's intentions with concern, as he is unpredictable and may change his mind. Israeli officials prefer the continuation of the economic blockade, which weakens the regime, but fear its removal. Trump demands compensation from Iran and threatens to continue pressure, while the assessment is that he will drag the situation until the midterm elections in November.

The talks between the US and Iran are stalled, and Israel is watching President Trump's conduct with concern, as he is unpredictable and tends to change his mind. Israeli officials express a preference for the continuation of the economic blockade on Iran, which harms its ability to export oil and weakens the regime. They fear that if Trump removes the blockade, it would be a problem, but they assess that he will continue the current policy until the midterm elections in November. Trump demands compensation from Iran for the damages of the war and threatens to continue economic pressure. In Israel, they emphasize that there is no interest in returning to war, and the current situation is preferable.