Israel Calls New York Times Report on Iran Nuclear Talks 'Fake News'
- Israel rejected a New York Times report on May 29, 2025, claiming Netanyahu threatened to disrupt US-Iran nuclear talks by striking Iran's enrichment sites.
- The report arose amid Israeli concerns that Trump’s eagerness for a deal might allow Iran to keep nuclear enrichment facilities, viewed as a red line by Israel.
- Meetings occurred in Rome and Washington between Israeli officials Ron Dermer, David Barnea, and US envoy Steve Witkoff regarding potential Israeli strikes and diplomatic talks.
- US intelligence estimated Israel could attack Iran within seven hours, and Netanyahu’s office dismissed the report as “Fake news,” while US Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem urged unity.
- The incident highlights tensions over how best to curtail Iran's nuclear program and suggests continued strain between Israel and the US over the negotiation approach.
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Israel calls New York Times report on Iran nuclear talks 'fake news'
JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Israel on Thursday rejected a report in the New York Times that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been threatening to disrupt talks on a nuclear deal between the United States and Iran by striking Iran's main nuclear enrichment…
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The US fears Israel will attack Iran nuclear sites without advance notice
The Trump administration is concerned that Netanyahu will disrupt nuclear talks with Iran, and may even order an attack even if a diplomatic agreement is reached; American intelligence is concerned about the possibility that Israel will launch an operation without warning or provide only a warning of several hours, that would not leave enough time to pressure Netanyahu to cancel it
Trump Warns Netanyahu Against Sabotaging Iran Nuclear Talks - teleSUR English
The Trump administration has expressed concerns that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu could disrupt the ongoing nuclear talks with Iran, potentially causing instability in the Middle East. Related: Ireland Moves to Ban Israeli Products from Occupied Palestinian Territories: A Bold Stand Against Imperialism Amid sensitive negotiations between Washington and Tehran to revive the Iranian nuclear program, the Trump administration has reportedly expr…
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