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Liberman: Netanyahu's submission, US-Iran deal will allow Tehran to evolve into a nuclear power

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  • Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Liberman warned that the US-Iran agreement will enable Tehran to develop nuclear weapons.
  • Liberman criticized Israeli officials for their inaction over the past three years, blaming them for the current situation.
  • He also accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of acting out of self-interest to avoid his trial, leading to Israel's diminished standing with the US.

Yisrael Beytenu leader MK Avigdor Liberman has issued a stark warning, stating that the recent agreement between the United States and Iran will inevitably lead to Tehran becoming a nuclear power.

This agreement definitely turns Iran into a nuclear power

— Avigdor LibermanLiberman's assessment of the US-Iran agreement's impact on Iran's nuclear capabilities.

"This agreement definitely turns Iran into a nuclear power," Liberman declared in an interview with 103FM. While acknowledging that the US acts in its own interests, particularly concerning fuel prices, Liberman emphasized the existential threat this poses to Israel. He stated, "We have different interests. The US president is interested first and foremost in fuel prices. For us, this is a matter of existing or ceasing to exist, and therefore we need to act accordingly."

Liberman placed significant blame on Israel's current government, criticizing its "impotent" approach over the past three years. He argued that the government has been preoccupied with political agendas rather than decisive action. "For three years, there has been no decisive outcome. They should only complain about themselves," he asserted.

We have different interests. The US president is interested first and foremost in fuel prices. For us, this is a matter of existing or ceasing to exist, and therefore we need to act accordingly

— Avigdor LibermanLiberman contrasting US and Israeli interests regarding the Iran deal.

Furthermore, Liberman accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of compromising Israel's interests and credibility due to his ongoing trial. He claimed Netanyahu's actions are driven by a desire to cancel his trial and avoid an international arrest warrant, leading to what he described as "complete submission" to the US and an "unprecedented" tone from President Trump towards Israel. Liberman contrasted this with Netanyahu's past assertiveness and warned that the prime minister has turned Israel into a "banana republic."

For three years, there has been no decisive outcome. They should only complain about themselves

— Avigdor LibermanLiberman criticizing the Israeli government's inaction.

Liberman also threatened intensified Israeli strikes on Iran in the event of future attacks, stating, "We need to make clear to the Americans that there is also a new paradigm - the next time Iran launches missiles at Israel, we will destroy Kharg Island and Bandar Abbas Port."

All that interests Netanyahu is canceling his trial and international arrest warrant - nothing else.

— Avigdor LibermanLiberman's accusation regarding Prime Minister Netanyahu's motivations.
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