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Israeli President Herzog: Israel Backs Diplomacy with Iran but Welcomes Firm U.S. Response
(Al Arabiya) Israeli President Isaac Herzog told Al Arabiya that he was not surprised by the latest developments, arguing that Iran has a long history of violating agreements. He said Israel had repeatedly raised legitimate concerns about Iran's behavior, and that recent events demonstrated those concerns. "I'm happy that the American reaction is firm and clear, so that everybody understands, especially the Iranians, that they cannot goof around here," he said, adding that Tehran must "go back on track" if it wants to pursue a path out of the conflict. He said any future agreement should ensure Iran is prevented from obtaining nuclear capabilities and cannot "blackmail" the international community, saying any closure of the Strait of Hormuz would amount to blackmail. Herzog reiterated Israel's desire to reach agreements with additional Arab states, including Saudi Arabia.