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Yair Lapid

Person · Head_of_state · Israel · 262 dispatches indexed · last seen Jun 27, 2026
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Geopolitical Politics
Donald Trump’s Iran deal met with anger, relief and incredulity

Trump's Iran deal, which reopens the Strait of Hormuz and grants Tehran oil export sanction waivers in exchange for nuclear negotiations, drew mixed reactions globally: European relief, Israeli alarm about weakened pressure on Iran, and divided American opinion.

The Guardian · Jun 20
Geopolitical Conflict
The ‘roaring lion’ proved to be a whimpering mouse

Israeli leadership concedes its campaign against Iran failed strategically, leaving Iran's government, missile program, and nuclear infrastructure intact while Israel faces geopolitical isolation and alleged abandonment by the United States.

Tehran Times · Jun 15
International Relations
In Israel, Broad Discontent Over the Emerging U.S. Deal With Iran

Israeli officials across the political spectrum strongly oppose the emerging U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal, arguing it fails to address Iran's nuclear weapons, ballistic missiles, and regional proxy forces that pose existential security threats to Israel.

The New York Times · Jun 14
International Relations
Iran denies deal with US is imminent despite some progress

Iran rejected claims that a nuclear agreement with the United States is approaching, though officials acknowledged incremental progress in negotiations, signaling prolonged talks remain unlikely to yield immediate diplomatic breakthrough.

The Guardian · Jun 6
Geopolitical Conflict
Israel’s old sabotage playbook is back

Israel and U.S. neoconservatives have erupted in coordinated opposition to Iran-U.S. diplomatic negotiations, revealing their longstanding sabotage strategy aims to maintain Iran's isolation and economic coercion rather than pursue genuine peace agreements.

Tehran Times · May 31
Geopolitical Conflict
U.S. military strikes Iran amid ongoing negotiations to end war

The U.S. military struck Iranian missile sites and naval vessels amid ceasefire negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, killing at least four Iranian officers, while Israel escalates attacks in Lebanon despite ongoing discussions to resolve regional conflict.

NPR · Jun 20