Emphasis on Vigilance Regarding 'Iran's Threats' in Phone Conversation Between Netanyahu and Theresa May

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his British counterpart Theresa May emphasized in a phone conversation that the international community must 'see the threats posed by Iran with open eyes.' According to Reuters, a spokesperson for the London government stated that the two leaders agreed on 'standing together against Iran's threat to the Gulf and the broader Middle East.' The spokesperson added that both prime ministers concurred that 'the international community must confront Iran's destabilizing actions in the region.' In this context, Theresa May told Benjamin Netanyahu that the UK remains committed to the JCPOA, considers it essential for regional security, and believes that the JCPOA neutralized Iran's potential to achieve military nuclear capability for over a decade. On the other hand, May emphasized the need for 'closer monitoring' regarding the JCPOA. During a previous visit to the Gulf months ago, the British Prime Minister accused Iran of destructive interference in the Gulf states, an accusation that was rejected by Iran. The phone conversation on Monday was initiated at the request of the Israeli Prime Minister. Meanwhile, it seems that this phone call is just a step in Netanyahu's plans for upcoming contacts with leaders of major countries, ahead of announcing the new strategy of the Trump administration regarding Iran. The international community, contrary to Netanyahu and Trump, supports the preservation of the JCPOA, viewing this nuclear agreement, reached two and a half years ago between Iran and six world powers, as effective in preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear bomb. Following the change of government in the US, Netanyahu's hopes for the cancellation of the JCPOA have strengthened, especially since Donald Trump has described the JCPOA as 'the worst deal he has ever seen.' Last Thursday, ahead of announcing his administration's new strategy regarding Iran, Trump spoke of 'calm before the storm' without providing further explanation. Last month, in a speech at the United Nations General Assembly, Trump made unprecedented and severe criticisms of Iran's 'terrorist' and 'dictatorial' regime. Netanyahu met with Trump in New York a day before Trump's speech and reiterated his opposition to the JCPOA. The Israeli Prime Minister himself called for the complete cancellation or reform of the JCPOA during his speech at the UN General Assembly. Yaakov Nagel and retired General Yaakov Amidror, two former national security advisors of Israel, stated in interviews with Israeli radio networks over the weekend that Israel hopes the new US strategy will meet its expectations regarding Iran. While Israel has become hopeful for the 'cancellation or complete reform of the JCPOA' and the establishment of more US sanctions against Iran, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani recently stated, 'No, Mr. Trump, even if ten more Trumps are created in the world, the benefits of the JCPOA are irreversible.' In this regard, the head of Mossad: Iran is closer to Israel's borders than ever before. Netanyahu at the UN: Continuation of the JCPOA will turn Iran into another North Korea. Trump on the future of the JCPOA: You will see what happens. Netanyahu on the eve of meeting with Trump: The JCPOA should be canceled or reformed. Warning from the head of Mossad about 'Iran's empowerment in the post-JCPOA era.'