A newly negotiated agreement between Washington and Tehran is drawing pushback from Israeli hardliners. According to Al Jazeera, right-wing members of Israel's government have criticized the deal, prompting the US to publicly rebuke their objections. The tension reflects a long-standing divide over Iran's nuclear program — while Israel views any agreement with Tehran through the lens of its own security, the US has pursued diplomatic engagement. The disagreement highlights the delicate balance Washington must strike between its strategic partnership with Israel and direct engagement with Iran.

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