Israeli PM: Iran nuke deal will bring ‘more violent’ Mideast

By JOSEF FEDERMAN
Associated Press

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s prime minister has criticized an emerging deal over Iran’s nuclear program. Naftali Bennett said Sunday that the deal is expected to be weaker than a previous agreement and will create a “more volatile” Middle East. The original internationl agreement with Iran left in tatters after the U.S., goaded by Israel, withdrew. World powers have been negotiating to revive the 2015 nuclear deal, which granted Iran sanctions relief in exchange for curbs on its nuclear program. Israel vehemently opposed that accord. Bennett says Iran will be rewarded with sanctions relief for only a brief slowdown of nuclear activities. Speaking to Jewish American leaders, Bennett said Israel would not be bound by the agreement and reserved its right to take action against Iran if necessary.