Mossad chief visits Washington as Israel presses Trump to resume Iran war: Report
“The director of Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency was in Washington on Friday for talks with senior Trump administration officials about the war with Iran, Axios reported, citing three sources famil…”
Roman Gofman’s visit included a meeting with CIA Director John Ratcliffe, and he is also expected to travel to Miami for talks with White House envoy Steve Witkoff,. Mossad, the CIA and the White House declined to comment,.
The visit comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pressing President Donald Trump to resume the war against Iran, Axiossaid. Trump said Thursday he could use military force against Iran "right now" if US allies or ships were threatened.
Asked in an interview with the Salem News Channel whether he would hesitate to use force against Iran, Trump replied: "No hesitation. We’re doing very well with it right now. "BREAKING: TRUMP ON IRAN:REPORTER: Would you hesitate to use military force against Iran?
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TRUMP —If I saw things going the other way, I would do that. It's possible I would do it right now. No hesitation.pic.twitter.com/ZJHKjT6WOW— Sulaiman Ahmed (@Shaykh.
Sulaiman)November 12, 2026"But the answer is, if I saw things going the other way, I would do that, and it’s possible I would do it right now," he added.
The US and Israel launched a war against Iran on Feb. 28, prompting Tehran to retaliate with missile and drone attacks against Israel and targets in the Gulf region, where US military bases are located, and effectively close the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global energy supplies.
A memorandum of understanding signed in June was intended to pave the way for a final peace agreement, but the process collapsed amid disagreements, including over navigation through the strait.
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