Iran’s recent willingness to engage in negotiations with the United States signals mounting internal pressure and emerging divisions within its leadership, Israel’s Ambassador to India Reuven Azar has said.

In an interview, Azar pointed to conflicting statements from Iranian officials as evidence of “significant cracks within the system,” suggesting that Tehran is facing growing instability amid ongoing military and diplomatic pressure.

“It is true that there are negotiations going on,” Azar said, confirming that the United States and Iran are engaged in talks. He added that U.S. President Donald Trump has personally briefed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the developments.

Azar expressed optimism about the diplomatic process, arguing that Iran’s shift toward negotiations marks a notable departure from its earlier stance. “The fact that now they have agreed to negotiate means they are under pressure,” he said, adding that visible disagreements among Iranian officials reflect a high degree of insecurity within the leadership.

He also noted growing regional backing for Israel, claiming that Gulf nations have begun to more openly support Israeli operations following recent Iranian attacks.

The envoy warned, however, that Israel remains prepared to continue military operations if negotiations fail. “If they don’t succeed, we will continue the operation until we reach our goals,” he said.

Meanwhile, President Trump confirmed that Washington is actively negotiating with Tehran and described the process as involving top members of his administration. He said Vice President J.D. Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, along with senior advisers Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, are part of the effort.

Trump suggested that Iran is showing interest in reaching a deal and claimed that its leadership has undergone significant changes. He also hinted at potential concessions from Tehran related to oil, gas, and the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Reiterating Washington’s stance, Trump said Iran would not be allowed to develop nuclear weapons under any agreement.

Despite ongoing tensions and reports of continued conflict, Trump asserted that the war had effectively been “won,” dismissing claims of continued fighting.

The developments come amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty, with global markets and regional powers closely watching whether negotiations can lead to de-escalation or further confrontation.