Israeli President Isaac Herzog said he was not surprised by the breakdown of the memorandum of understanding involving the United States and Iran, commenting as tensions around Iran intensified again. In remarks to Al Arabiya, Herzog linked the failed diplomatic track with the renewed outbreak of military hostilities.
Herzog's comments suggest that, from Israel's perspective, the agreement's collapse was not unexpected given the wider instability surrounding Iran. His remarks come at a moment when regional attention is focused on whether diplomacy can still play a role in reducing confrontation.
In the same interview, Herzog said President Donald Trump is in control of the situation involving Iran and indicated that he trusts the US president's handling of the issue. That message points to continued Israeli confidence in Washington's role as a central actor in any response to developments tied to Tehran.
The interview adds to the broader political debate over how the US, Israel and other regional players should approach Iran after the apparent failure of the understanding and the return of hostilities. With diplomacy under strain, Herzog's position underscores expectations that the next phase will be shaped by security calculations as much as by negotiations.
