JERUSALEM (VINnews) – The Israeli government, initially sounding alarms over a potential U.S.-Iran agreement, has moved toward a position of reluctant acceptance as negotiations appear to near completion, according to officials and reports Sunday.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and senior Israeli officials have expressed concerns in recent days about emerging terms of the deal, which reportedly includes a 60-day extension of a ceasefire, reopening of the Strait of Hormuz for oil shipments and initial talks on curbing Iran’s nuclear program, including its stockpile of highly enriched uranium.

A senior Israeli official said President Donald Trump reassured Netanyahu in a recent phone call that any final agreement would require the full dismantling of Iran’s nuclear program and the removal of all enriched uranium from Iranian territory. The source added that the deal would preserve Israel’s freedom of action against threats, including from Hezbollah in Lebanon.

The shift comes after weeks of heightened Israeli preparations for possible renewed military action alongside the U.S. if diplomacy failed. Israeli leaders had viewed earlier proposals as insufficient to neutralize the Iranian nuclear threat, with Netanyahu reportedly describing potential concessions as risky for Israel’s security.

U.S. officials have described the emerging memorandum of understanding as a time-buying measure to ease immediate tensions, allow Iran to sell oil and keep negotiations alive on core issues like sanctions relief and nuclear restrictions. Israel has pushed for stricter terms, particularly the complete end to Iranian uranium enrichment.

Netanyahu is expected to convene a limited security cabinet meeting to discuss the latest developments. Israeli sources indicated that while Jerusalem remains wary, it recognizes the U.S. priority on stabilizing global energy markets and avoiding broader escalation.

The Trump administration has signaled impatience with the pace of talks and has not ruled out further military options if Iran does not meet key demands. For its part, Iran has offered verbal commitments but maintained firm positions on retaining some enrichment capabilities.

VINnews will continue to monitor developments as the situation evolves.