'The statement that Iran is in a better situation than it was in the past, in my opinion, based on the intelligence material that I read several months ago — this statement is not true."

'Activity against the Iranian regime should be stepped up. Iran and its activities must be fought to the end,' said Yossi Cohen.

The Obama administration is refusing to provide Israel with updated information on the nuclear deal signed with Iran.

Along with its many flaws and loopholes, the deal with Iran has the West protecting its nuclear development facilities from sabotage by foreign entities working to undermine the Islamic Republic's dangerous terror agenda.

An Israeli delegation headed by National Security Adviser Yossi Cohen will meet with US officials in Washington in the hope that they will be able to influence the American stance on Iran before they sign a bad deal.

Ahead of Israel's 67th Independence Day celebrations, Prime Minister Netanyahu acknowledged the success of the National Security Council in protecting the Jewish state.

Tensions between Washington and Jerusalem seem to be growing as Netanyahu fears the outcome of a "bad deal" between the US-led Western negotiators and Iran.

Before backtracking, Israel’s Channel 2 originally reported that Under Secretary of State Wendy Sherman indicated she would no longer brief Israel on the Iran negotiations.