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US, Israeli national security advisers discuss Iran, regional security
US, Israeli national security advisers discuss Iran, regional security
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U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan. Source: Screenshot.
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(April 28, 2021 / JNS) The Israeli and American national security advisers met in Washington on Tuesday to discuss regional security issues, according to a White House statement.
The talks between U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and Israeli National Security Advisor Meir Ben-Shabbat focused on “serious concerns about advancements in Iran’s nuclear program in recent years,” according to the statement.
Today, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met in Washington with Israeli National Security Advisor Meir Ben-Shabbat to continue the close bilateral consultations between the two governments on a range of regional issues. The U.S. and Israeli officials discussed their serious concerns about advancements in Iran’s nuclear program in recent years. The United States updated Israel on the talks in Vienna and emphasized strong U.S. interest in consulting closely with Israel on the nuclear issue going forward. The United States and Israel agreed on the significant threat posed by Iran’s aggressive behavior in the region, and U.S. officials underscored President Biden’s unwavering support for Israel’s right to defend itself.
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Israeli Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi speaks at a memorial ceremony on Jerusalem s Mount Herzl national cemetery on April 11, 2021. Tel Aviv - Asharq Al-Awsat
Senior Israeli intelligence and military officials are expected to travel to Washington on Sunday for talks with US officials on the Iranian danger and the potential harm in returning to the 2015 nuclear deal with Tehran.
An Israeli security official said Friday that the trip aims to limit tension between Israel and the administration of Joe Biden on Iran’s nuclear program.
He said the Israeli delegation would request from Washington some amendments when discussing a deal with Iran, mainly not to lift all sanctions.
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US and Israel at Odds Over Iran Talks Israeli officials don t think the Biden administration is listening to their concerns on Iran
The US and Israel have been holding strategic talks on Iran policy through a forum headed by each country’s national security advisor. Israeli officials told
Axios that during recent talks, Israeli National Security Advisor Meir Ben-Shabbat felt the US is not showing “sufficient consideration” of Israel’s position regarding diplomacy with Iran.
The Israeli officials said that the US side raised concern over the fact that Israel was carrying out operations against Iran without fully consulting the US. Earlier this month, an attack at Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility was attributed to Israel, which was a clear attempt to sabotage the Vienna talks. Before that, an Iranian ship was attacked in the Red Sea, which was also attributed to Israel.