TEL AVIV (AP) — Israel’s military chief Tuesday warned the Biden administration against rejoining the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, even if it toughens its terms, adding he’s ordered his forces to step up preparations for possible offensive action against Iran during the coming year. The 2015 deal put curbs on Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for the easing of crippling economic sanctions. Israel strongly opposed the deal, saying it did not include sufficient safeguards to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon. Kohavi said that given the threat posed by Iran, Israel’s military would be prepared to attack on its own if needed. But these plans have to be on the table.”Just hours before Kohavi spoke against a deal, Iran prodded Biden to rejoin the atomic accord.

Source: Egypt Independent January 26, 2021 19:41 UTC