Tel Aviv, June 16 -- Former Israeli government spokesperson Eylon Levy expressed deep concern over the recently announced US-Iran peace agreement, warning that the deal fails to address Tehran's nuclear ambitions and could strengthen the country economically and militarily.

Speaking to ANI, Levy said that there was "deep concern and disappointment" in Israel over the framework, arguing that it effectively rewards Iran without resolving the central security challenges posed by its nuclear program.

"This is an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by paying Iranians a toll," Levy said. He added, "It does not solve the nuclear issue. It postpones negotiations over Iran's nuclear program while surrendering the world's leverage to force t...