US pressuring Israel to stop commenting on Iran - report
According to the report, the Biden administration feels 'uneasy' regarding the recent Israeli operation in Natanz.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFFUS President Joe Biden speaks as he announces executive actions on gun violence prevention in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, US, April 8, 2021(photo credit: REUTERS/KEVIN LAMARQUE)
The Biden administration has turned to Israel several times in the past few days, asking that it stops commenting on Iran, N12 reported Friday evening.According to the report, the Biden administration feels "uneasy" regarding the recent Israeli operation in Natanz, referring to recent Israeli chatter regarding the attack as "dangerous" and "embarrassing."The White House repeated the message several times, claiming that the constant reports from Israeli officials regarding Iran have hindered the negotiations taking place between the Washington and Tehran on a possible new nuclear agreement.Israeli security officials have reportedly been troubled by the response, realizing that this dilemma could possibility put pressure on the United States.Israel's Security Cabinet, which has not met since February, is expected to meet on Sunday in order to discuss the issue.
