The U.S. agreement with Iran, as reported, places Israel before one of the most complex strategic dilemmas it has faced in recent years. On the one hand, any move that distances Iran from nuclear weapons and prevents a nuclear arms race in the Middle East is a clear Israeli interest. On the other hand, deep disappointment is being expressed in Jerusalem over the perception that the agreement does not fully address the broader Iranian threat or reduce the influence of its radical regime across the region through its proxies.

The main advantage of such an agreement is the possibility of creating a period of relative stability. If the deal includes reliable inspection mechanisms, restrictions on uranium enrichment, and effective international monitoring, it could delay Iran’s ability to move toward nuclear weapons, or prevent it altogether, as........

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