Israel said to believe deal with Iran not close

A ceasefire between the United States, Israel, and Iran is believed to be out of reach for now, as Tehran does not appear to be “in any concession mode,” an Israeli official told CNN on Tuesday.

The same source suggested that the deal “does not appear to be tangible right now” and that the ongoing negotiations are a tactic to buy time to better prepare for further military strikes.

Meanwhile, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz today announced his country’s military “will continue striking Iran with full force.”