Israeli Mossad chief David Barnea warned that “the imminent nuclear deal with Iran would be a ‘strategic disaster’ if signed,” adding that “a long-term deal would make it easier for Iran to try to acquire nuclear weapons.” weapon.”

He stressed that “the only thing that is changing now is the tactics of the Iranian ‘deal’, which is under the auspices of the great powers led by the United States.” In recent days, the head of the Mossad has held a series of “marathon” meetings and briefings, in light of the imminent signing of the Iranian nuclear agreement, including with Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid.

Barnia indicated that “Iran will return to an agreement because it and the United States have a strategic interest in it,” stating at various briefings that the “probability of signing agreements is close to 100%.” In a meeting with Lapid, he warned that “the signing will allow the Iranians to achieve very great opportunities”, citing hundreds of billions of dollars that will flow into the country after sanctions are lifted in accordance with the agreement.

He emphasized that “these funds will help Hezbollah, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, the Houthis, militias loyal to Tehran, Al-Quds forces and Hamas, noting that “this creates big problems in the arena for the United States and Israel.” He feared that some countries in the region would view Iran as a “model” and that it would be difficult for Israel to resist conspicuous Iranian expansion.