Israeli minister urges Libya-style disarmament for Iran

Any future agreement with Iran must require the Islamic Republic to fully dismantle its nuclear and missile programs along the lines of Libya’s 2003 disarmament deal and end support for regional armed groups, an Israeli minister said on Tuesday.

“We support any agreement that ensures Iran has fully dismantled its nuclear program—modeled after Libya’s disarmament—ceases its support for terrorism and completely dismantles its missile program," Israel’s innovation minister and Security Cabinet member Gila Gamliel said.

“Iran has made no secret of its intent to destroy the State of Israel. These are not my words—they are saying it themselves, clearly, directly and without shame,” Gamliel told the Jewish News Syndicate, adding that Iranian leaders use similar rhetoric toward the United States.

She credited the shift in Iran’s behavior to the Trump administration’s willingness to use force. “The Iranian regime is skilled at negotiating, stalling and using time to its advantage,” she said.

Gamliel also referred to shared values between Israel and the US, including democracy and the fight against terror financing, and said she believes Washington will not accept any deal short of Iran’s complete disarmament.