Mossad chief David Barnea landed in the US Friday morning
Mossad chief David Barnea landed in the US Friday morning. He came to talk about the latest events in Iran. An Israeli source and others close to the talks confirmed this.
He came to talk about the latest events in Iran
His trip happens as the US and Israel consult on Iran's protests
His trip happens as the US and Israel consult on Iran's protests. They also discuss possible US military moves against the regime's harsh response.
They also discuss possible US military moves against the regime's harsh response
Axios reports Barnea will meet US envoy Steve Witkopf in Miami. Witkopf handles the direct line between Washington and Tehran.
Sources say Witkopf spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi amid the protests.
It's not clear if Barnea will see President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago this weekend.
The visit follows a Wednesday call between Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
The visit follows a Wednesday call between Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. They covered the Iran crisis.
Netanyahu urged Trump to hold off on strikes
Netanyahu urged Trump to hold off on strikes. He wants time for Israel to gear up for Iran's reply.
An Israeli source noted deeper worries. They go past retaliation risks. Israel thinks the US plan—targeting security forces—won't shake the Tehran regime enough.
US officials say military action stays an option
US officials say military action stays an option if Iran cracks down again on crowds. Israeli leaders expect a strike soon, even with the pause.
US forces watch closely. They send more defenses and attack tools to the area.
This includes the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier group from the South China Sea. Plus air defenses, fighter jets, and maybe subs.
Behind the scenes on talks, Araqchi told Witkopf to meet up. He wants to restart nuclear deals. Israel fears Iran just wants to stall and ease US heat.
Some officials see hope. The unrest might force Iran to give ground on nukes, missiles, and its proxy forces in the region.
