Israel to world: Iran nuke deal 'historic mistake'

Nov. 25 (UPI) -- On Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu proclaimed the interim Iranian nuclear deal reached this past weekend in Geneva to be a "historic mistake."

Speaking at his weekly cabinet meeting on Sunday morning, Netanyahu remarked "What was achieved last night in Geneva is not a historic agreement, but a historic mistake." Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman echoed the shared Israeli government sentiment that "There's no doubt the agreement recognizes Iran’s right to enrich uranium.”

Netanyahu aslo took to Twitter to express his distaste for the Geneva agreement.

Israel has stated repeatedly that it is seeking full dismantlement of Iran's nuclear program. At his cabinet meeting, Netanyahu further stated that as Israel was not party to the Geneva agreement, it will not be bound by any agreement that provides for the reduction or removal of economic sanctions against Iran in exchange for Iran curbing its nuclear program.

On Monday, Netanyahu announced he will be sending an envoy to the United States to discuss a permanent agreement with Iran.

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