US, Israeli officials meet for Iran

According to a written statement from the White House, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan received at the White House yesterday the Chairman of Israel’s National Security Council, Tzachi Hanegbi, Israel’s Minister of Strategic Affairs, Ron Dermer, and a high-level Israeli inter-agency delegation.

At the meeting, which was attended by high-level representatives of foreign policy, defense and intelligence agencies, the goals of enhancing Iran’s nuclear program and the US-Israel security partnership were on the agenda.

In the statement, it was noted that the authorities promised to increase cooperation on measures taken to deter Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and its activities in the region.

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In the statement, which indicated that the latest joint exercise of the US military and the Israel Defense Forces was also reviewed, it was reported that US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin’s visit to Israel is week was also welcome.

The statement also discussed Israel’s efforts to enhance security and political integration in the Middle East, through formats such as the Abraham Accords, the Najaf Forum, and the I2U2 (Israel, India, US, UAE) group. ).

During the meeting, Sullivan was reported to have re-emphasized US President Joe Biden’s commitment to Israel’s security. (AA)