The White House confirmed over the weekend that the United States has submitted an official proposal to Iran for a new nuclear agreement. The proposal was delivered to Tehran through Omani mediation, following several months of quiet contacts between the two countries.
Dr. Dan Diker President of the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs opined: “We should give Trump a few more weeks to prove his pressure isn’t working—then we can act with force.”
“Iran will never be allowed to obtain a nuclear bomb”
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed the receipt of the proposal. He stated that he received “elements of the American proposal” from his Omani counterpart, Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi. Araghchi emphasized that Iran would respond “based on its principles, national interests, and the rights of the Iranian people.”
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt commented on the proposal, saying, “The American offer is detailed and acceptable.”
She added, “It would be in Tehran’s interest to accept it.” According to her, “President Donald Trump has made it clear that Iran will never be allowed to obtain a nuclear bomb.”
Although full details of the proposal have not been released, it comes in the wake of a troubling report by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which revealed that Iran has amassed over 400 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60%—a level very close to the 90% required for producing nuclear weapons.
According to the report, Iran possesses enough enriched uranium to manufacture approximately 10 nuclear bombs, pending further enrichment. It also stated that Iran is currently enriching uranium at a pace equivalent to one bomb per month. This makes it the only non-nuclear state in the world with uranium enriched to such a high level.
“We have a real window of opportunity”
Against this backdrop, Dr. Diker describes Israel’s position in relation to Iran as a dangerous dilemma. “On one hand, we have a real opportunity to delay or even eliminate Iran’s nuclear program. On the other—without the U.S., it will be extremely difficult, if not impossible.”
According to him, the Iranian regime is “the weakest it’s been in 46 years,” yet fully aware of the rift between Jerusalem and Washington—which, in turn, emboldens it.
“If we hesitate and back down—we lose”
Diker believes the answer is tactical patience. “I believe, and am confident, that there will be no deal with the Iranians. We should give Trump a few more weeks to show that his pressure isn’t working—then we can act with full force. We’ll have the backing of our most important ally. We mustn’t tell the Americans we can’t wait—that only weakens our position.”
Diker concluded his remarks to the media with a firm message: “Israel still has the same resolve it showed in September 2024—when we dealt a devastating blow to Hezbollah’s capabilities. That’s something the Americans respect. They admire winners. If we hesitate and back down—we lose.”
