The official warned that a bad deal with Iran could severely harm Israel’s security interests, potentially preventing it from taking military action against Iranian nuclear sites if necessary.
He warned that negotiations must move quickly, claiming Iran was “fairly close” to obtaining a nuclear weapon and that such an option was not possible because the Iranians are radicalized. Trump said his efforts to ensure Iran does not obtain a nuclear weapon are for the world.
"If we have to do something very harsh, we’ll do it,” he said. When asked if that included striking Iranian nuclear facilities, the president replied, “Of course it does.”
