Israel doubts U.S.-Iran talks, prepares for extensive strikes, source says

According to a political source, Israel is struggling to assess what the consequences of a breakdown in the talks would be, and whether Trump would allow a large-scale attack on civilian infrastructure

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Jonathan Lis

12:50 AM • April 06 2026 IDT

Israeli officials believe talks between Iran and the United States are likely to collapse without an agreement, a diplomatic source told Haaretz, but are uncertain whether Washington would permit broader strikes on Iran's civilian infrastructure.

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