Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich criticizes a potential new Iran nuclear agreement, arguing it would be “bad” for Israel. He says Israel should continue efforts to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons while maintaining military pressure in the region. In parallel, Smotrich links Israel’s broader security strategy to Lebanon, saying Lebanon is a key front and that Israel must keep applying pressure against Hezbollah. The remarks frame the potential Iran deal as part of a wider regional security context, with nuclear risk from Tehran and ongoing military posture toward Hezbollah in Lebanon treated as connected concerns. The comments reflect Israel’s political debate over how to address Iran’s nuclear program and how to sustain pressure on Hezbollah amid continued tensions along Israel’s northern border. The sources provided focus on Smotrich’s statements and do not include responses from Iran, other Israeli officials, or the countries negotiating the Iran talks.