Israeli Intelligence Report Unravels U.S.-Iran Nuclear Negotiations

A New York Times report on July 2 claiming U.S. officials suspected Israel of targeting Iran's negotiating team derailed months of diplomatic progress. Days after declaring a deal "never closer," Iran's foreign minister shifted to "no significant progress." Trump declared the ceasefire "over" on July 8, threatening military action. The unconfirmed plot—arising just ten days after both nations agreed to a coordination mechanism—shattered Iranian confidence in U.S.-Israeli military synchronization.