Washington:The head of the Israeli Mossad, Roman Gofman, is reportedly in Washington for high-level meetings with officials from the administration of US President Donald Trump. The discussions focus on the potential resumption of military operations against Iran.
According to Maan News Agency, Gofman's visit comes under the directive of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is advocating for renewed military action against Iran. Gofman reportedly met with CIA Director John Ratcliffe and plans to meet US Special Envoy Steve Wittkopf in Miami, who recently engaged in peace talks with Russian officials.
Current US-Iran negotiations remain uncertain, with Trump recently redirecting his deputy, JD Vance, to domestic issues. Trump has expressed a dismissive stance on reaching a new deal with Iran, emphasizing control over financial and strategic resources.
The Israeli security establishment is preparing for possible scenarios involving Iran, preferring US collaboration for any military actions. Analysts indicate a lack of evidence of an existential threat from Iran, although Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has shown interest in nuclear developments.
The decision to escalate military efforts against Iran may rest with Trump, who faces options ranging from continuing economic pressure to military intervention. Meanwhile, senior US officials, including Treasury Secretary Scott Bisent, have moved to military housing due to security threats linked to Iran.