Thursday, August 25, 2022

Mossad Chief Calls Emerging Iran Deal A “Strategic Disaster” For Israel

Prime Minsiter Yair Lapid meets with the head of the Mossad David Barnea at the Defense Ministry, Tel Aviv, August 25, 2022. (Prime Minister's Office)  

Times of Israel: Mossad chief says looming Iran deal ‘based on lies,’ is ‘very bad for Israel’ 

Barnea warns pact allows Tehran to amass nuclear material for a bomb within a few years, says his agency ‘is preparing and knows how to remove that threat’ 

Mossad chief David Barnea has called an emerging Iran nuclear deal between the Islamic Republic and world powers “a strategic disaster” for Israel, in recent meetings about the agreement. 

In comments carried by Hebrew-language media Thursday evening, the spymaster said the deal is “very bad for Israel” and the US “is rushing into an accord that is ultimately based on lies,” citing Iran’s ongoing claim that its nuclear activities are peaceful in nature.  

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Update #1: Israeli spy chief reportedly slams Iran Deal as 'strategic disaster' (FOX News)  

Update #2: Mossad chief says signing nuclear deal bodes strategic disaster (YNet News)  

WNU Editor: The White House has refused the Israeli PM's request to have a call with President Biden to discuss the Iran nuclear deal .... US said to rebuff request for Lapid-Biden call, Gantz-Austin meet amid Iran push (The Times of Israel).

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