A potential agreement between the United States and Iran to unfreeze billions of dollars in Iranian assets has ignited a fierce diplomatic backlash in Israel, casting a shadow over the recently signed framework aimed at ending the conflict.
According to German media reports citing the negotiations, the release of these funds is a central component of the deal, a revelation that has drawn sharp condemnation from Israeli leadership.
The disclosure has placed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu under intense pressure, with critics arguing that the financial concessions betray core Israeli security interests.
The outrage in Jerusalem underscores the fragility of the broader diplomatic architecture, as the US seeks to lock in a ceasefire while managing the geopolitical fallout with its key regional ally.
The framework agreement, signed earlier this week, was initially welcomed by global markets as a significant de-escalation of geopolitical risk.
Investors had reacted with relief to the prospect of an end to hostilities, which had weighed heavily on energy and shipping sectors.