Israel warns US‑Iran rapprochement threatens its security as strikes boost Iranian unity

Israel views a possible U.S.–Iran rapprochement as a greater strategic threat than direct conflict, fearing it could weaken Israel’s security doctrine and embolden regional adversaries such as Hezbollah. Israeli leaders argue that the United States’ recent diplomatic moves, including the release of frozen Iranian assets, may undermine Israel’s long‑standing security assumptions.

At the same time, analysts note that recent U.S.–Israeli military strikes on Iran have produced an unexpected political effect inside Tehran. The attacks appear to have triggered a “rally‑around‑the‑flag” response, temporarily increasing national cohesion and reinforcing the regime’s legitimacy during a leadership transition, contrary to U.S. expectations of internal destabilisation.