Several Israeli and American sources told Axios that Jake Sullivan, the White House National Security Advisor, expressed strong criticism and concern to his Israeli counterpart regarding the leak and disclosure of information about negotiations with Iran by official Israeli sources. These sources reported that several Israeli officials, including Israel's National Security Advisor and the Minister of Strategic Affairs, participated in a meeting with Jake Sullivan at the White House earlier this month and were briefed on the indirect negotiations between Washington and Tehran. According to a senior Israeli official, Sullivan also referred to dissatisfaction with Netanyahu's statements during his call last week with Tzachi Hanegbi. The Israeli official stated that Hanegbi responded by saying that the Prime Minister should have kept lawmakers informed as he has faced criticism from opponents. However, he emphasized that Netanyahu limits his public statements on this issue as much as possible. Hanegbi also announced that in recent weeks, under Netanyahu's guidance, he has given several interviews emphasizing 'better than ever' coordination with the Biden administration regarding Iran. Axios quoted an American source stating that Jake Sullivan told his Israeli counterpart that it is unclear why the media is publishing incorrect information about the negotiations. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday that there is no new nuclear agreement with Iran on the table. Blinken, speaking at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York, said, 'While we remain willing to find diplomatic pathways, there is no agreement in sight.' Regarding future U.S. relations with Iran, he stated that Washington judges the Islamic Republic of Iran based on its actions. He urged the Islamic Republic of Iran not to take actions that would 'further escalate tensions.' Netanyahu: Israel will do whatever is necessary to protect itself against Iranian aggression. Republicans in Congress are calling for government officials to testify; 'Potential secret negotiations with Iran' are at the center of attention for representatives. Netanyahu: Israel opposes 'more limited understandings' regarding Iran's nuclear program. An Israeli lawmaker: We can accept 'understanding' for close monitoring of Iran's nuclear program. Matthew Miller: A nuclear agreement, whether temporary or not, is misleading and incorrect news.
Axios: White House's Strong Criticism of Israel Over Leak of Negotiation Information with Iran
Jake Sullivan criticized Israeli officials for leaking information about negotiations with Iran during a recent meeting. This incident highlights tensions between the U.S. and Israel regarding their approach to Iran's nuclear program. The situation is significant as it reflects the complexities of U.S.-Israeli relations and the ongoing diplomatic efforts regarding Iran.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Jake Sullivan criticized Israeli officials for leaking sensitive information about U.S.-Iran negotiations during a meeting. This incident underscores rising tensions between the U.S. and Israel over their approaches to Iran's nuclear program.
- Sullivan expressed dissatisfaction with Israeli officials' public statements regarding negotiations with Iran.
- There is currently no new nuclear agreement with Iran, according to U.S. officials.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The U.S. and Israel have historically collaborated on security issues, particularly concerning Iran's nuclear program, which both nations view as a significant threat.
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