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Israel is dissatisfied with the proposed contours of the US-Iran deal because it fails to address the ongoing threat from Hezbollah's ballistic missile arsenal.
The primary decision-making body in Iran includes General Vahedi, the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, and Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the Speaker of the Majlis.
The prospective US-Iran agreement is likely a limited memorandum of understanding focused on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending a blockade, not a comprehensive resolution of all outstanding issues.
The United States will likely need to maintain a naval carrier strike group in the Persian Gulf for an extended period to deter future Iranian aggression in the Strait of Hormuz.
Major unresolved issues with Iran, including its nuclear program, ballistic missile development, and support for proxy networks, will require the US to maintain military leverage in the region for future negotiations.
The recent announcement by the US President about a potential deal with Iran is a source of increased optimism because it contains specific details, such as naming involved countries and a 'very soon' timeline, which were absent in previous statements.
The US president may be publicly promoting a potential deal with Iran as a tactic to coerce or pressure Iranian leadership into accepting terms they have not yet fully agreed upon.
The Houthis have limited their involvement in the recent conflict primarily due to their focus on a domestic political agenda in Yemen and potential undisclosed agreements with Saudi Arabia.
Israel has previously conducted military strikes in defiance of guidance from the Trump administration, demonstrating its willingness to act unilaterally on security matters.
Iran possesses a significantly higher tolerance for economic hardship and human casualties compared to the United States, which affects its strategic calculations in conflicts.
Iran's current willingness to negotiate a deal is the result of both recent US military pressure and pre-existing, behind-the-scenes diplomatic discussions.
Qatar and Pakistan have been serving as diplomatic intermediaries in the negotiations between the United States and Iran.