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Netanyahu: Trump Administration Sent Daily Reports on Iran Negotiations

From Tempo · (2d ago) Indonesian Critical tone

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed on Monday that the Trump administration provided him with daily reports on negotiations with Iran.
  • The statement drew sharp criticism from US lawmakers and commentators, who questioned the transparency and implications of such a practice.
  • Netanyahu asserted that the US halted negotiations due to Iran's alleged violation of an agreement to cease hostilities and open the Strait of Hormuz.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed on Monday that the administration of former US President Donald Trump provided him with daily updates on negotiations with Iran. This assertion, made during a Cabinet meeting, has ignited a firestorm of criticism from American political figures and commentators, who are questioning the propriety and potential ramifications of such close intelligence sharing.

I spoke yesterday with Vice President J.D. Vance. He called me from his plane on his way home from Islamabad. He reported to me in detail, as this administration does every day, on the progress of the negotiations.

— Benjamin NetanyahuPrime Minister Netanyahu detailing the alleged daily briefings from the Trump administration regarding Iran negotiations.

Netanyahu stated that Vice President J.D. Vance personally briefed him on the ongoing developments. He further claimed that the US decided to halt negotiations because Iran allegedly failed to uphold its end of an agreement, which included ceasing hostilities and opening the Strait of Hormuz. This narrative positions Iran as the party responsible for the breakdown in talks.

The cessation of negotiations came from the American side, which could not tolerate Iran's blatant violation of the agreement to enter into negotiations. The agreement was that the shooting would stop and Iran would immediately open the strait (Hormuz). They did not do that. America could not accept that.

— Benjamin NetanyahuPrime Minister Netanyahu explaining the US decision to halt negotiations, blaming Iran for violations.

However, the Prime Minister's claims have been met with strong pushback within the United States. Democratic Congressman Mark Pocan sharply criticized the situation, highlighting the disparity between daily briefings given to Netanyahu and the lack of similar transparency with Congress or the American public. Former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent also voiced concerns, warning that continued US involvement in such decision-making processes could lead to failed negotiations.

The Trump administration reported daily to Netanyahu about the Iran war, but not to Congress or the American people. Ponder that.

— Mark PocanUS Congressman Mark Pocan criticizing the alleged intelligence sharing with Netanyahu.

Adding to the criticism, conservative commentator Candace Owens suggested that Netanyahu might be intentionally embarrassing Donald Trump and J.D. Vance. The White House has not yet issued a response to Netanyahu's claims. Meanwhile, Pakistan's role in mediating a temporary ceasefire between the US and Iran, and subsequent failed negotiations in Islamabad, underscores the complex diplomatic landscape. Separately, Lebanon and Israel are slated to begin talks in Washington.

Israel is pushing for zero uranium enrichment because they know it is poison to Iran & will result in continued war.

— Joe KentFormer National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent expressing concerns about US policy towards Iran.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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