Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed concern over the US administration's handling of Iran's nuclear file during a phone call with President Donald Trump, according to Israeli media on Sunday.

According to Anadolu Agency, Netanyahu also voiced worries over a possible linkage of a ceasefire in Lebanon and a potential US-Iran agreement. Israel's public broadcaster KAN reported, citing an informed Israeli source, that this concern followed Trump's announcement on Saturday of a largely negotiated agreement with Iran to end the war, pending finalization after Pakistani army chief Asim Munir's recent visit to Tehran.

Netanyahu and the Israeli security establishment suspect that "the Iranians are stalling to buy time" and predict that Tehran will declare its unwillingness to make concessions after 60 days, the source mentioned. In light of these developments, the Israeli Security Cabinet is scheduled to convene Sunday evening, amid reports of progress in negotiations between Washington and Tehran, as reported by KAN.

The broadcaster also highlighted a statement from Netanyahu's office, noting that Washington keeps Tel Aviv informed about the ongoing negotiations. During a conversation with Trump on Saturday night, Netanyahu asserted that Israel "will maintain its freedom of action against threats on all fronts, including Lebanon."

Channel 12, citing an unnamed Israeli official, described the emerging agreement between Washington and Tehran as "bad," suggesting it implies that the Strait of Hormuz is "a weapon in Iran's hands no less effective than a nuclear weapon." This statement underscores the heightened regional tensions since the US and Israel launched strikes against Iran in February, prompting Tehran to retaliate with strikes targeting Israel and US allies in the Gulf and closing the Strait of Hormuz.

The situation has been temporarily stabilized by a ceasefire that took effect on April 8 through Pakistani mediation and was later extended indefinitely by Trump.