Posted on 06/24/2022 11:13:41 AM PDT by gitmo
Israel has been keeping the Biden administration in the dark on its covert operations against nuclear targets and scientists in Iran, CNN reported.
The network quoted current and former U.S. Intelligence sources saying that “Israel does not inform the U.S. of its operations beforehand, and often never acknowledges their role – even privately.”
The sources added that administration officials have taken a broadly “hands-off approach” to Israel's operations, instead of pressuring its closest Middle East ally. They also expressed concern over the possibility of a miscalculation that could spiral “out of control,” as Israel appears increasingly “willing to take matters into its own hands.”
The network cited a U.S. official who said that Israel was behind the assassination of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Colonel Hassan Sayyad Khodaei outside his home last month. A few weeks ago, The New York Times reported that Iran suspects that Israel was behind the poisoning of two of its nuclear scientists.
According to the CNN report, Washington is divided over the seriousness of Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Whereas some in the administration believe that Iran is seeking sanctions relief first and foremost and using the nukes as leverage, others think that Iran’s top priority is obtaining a nuclear weapon.
Ahead of U.S. President Joe Biden’s trip to the Middle East next month, regional leaders are expecting to see a plan from the administration to constraint Iran, especially in light of the failed nuclear talks.
U.S. officials, however, told CNN that they don’t believe the entire responsibility to stop Iran lies on Washington, and that the White House wants to hear from allies what they can do to influence Iran's behavior.
Yes. Very very wise. Never give an inch to anti-semites.
VERY SMART. Russia regrets trusting the West, for similar reasons.
Nobody would trust Joe in their outhouse even if he had a muzzle on.
Israel is likely concerned that Jao Bai-din will leave $87 billion worth of weapons in Iran like he did in Afghanistan.
This is an extremely smart move on Israel’s part. I wouldn’t trust the Biden admin. with the time of day.
Israel is likely concerned that Jao Bai-din will leave $87 billion worth of weapons in Iran like he did in Afghanistan.
Or worse yet, he would let Iran know what the Israel's plans are. Or thwart those plans some other way.
Trusting Senile Joe and his handlers would be stupid.
Very wise decision. It is likely that the WOKE Lefties of the Biden Regime would tip-off any enemy, either covertly, or trotting out the puppet moron to brief the press.
Yes. Very very wise. Never give an inch to anti-semites.
“Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer.”
Valerie Jarrett must be fuming....Love it.
Any info given to Poopy Joe and his crew will be immediately given to the Ayatollahs
Wise decision!
Good for Israel. They certainly don’t want the Biden Administration or woke generals tipping off Iran to plans.
This is no change from when Obama and Trump were in office. When it comes to what the Israeli government thinks are existential threats, they plan, act, let the world scream in protest, while staying silent. As it turns out, it works quite well for them.
I wouldn’t tell the Biden gang a damn thing if I were the Israelis.
Seems like the Israelis are doing just that.
Thank God at least 1-2 people in Bennet’s govt and/or the IDF don’t have their heads up their ass.
The Biden admin is absolutely not to be trusted. Israel also better already have contingency plans in place already to deal with Biden offering U.S. defense of Iran if Israel has to bomb Iran.
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