The U.S. and Israel have agreed to re-establish a policy forum regarding Iran’s nuclear program, Axios online news release reported Wednesday.
According to Axios, the first round of talks will focus on information about Iran ‘s atomic capabilities and may begin in the coming days.
The announcement also said the forum will be led by U.S. and Israeli national security advisers – Jake Sullivan and Meir Ben-Shabbat.
There will be a number of security establishment figures in both countries along with members of foreign policy and intelligence agencies present at the talks.
Policy experts have pointed out the major differences between Israel and the US over Tehran’s nuclear policy, but the update of the policy forum could be a sign that Jerusalem and Washington are ready to tackle the problem head on. professional.
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Head of Iran’s Atomic Power Group, Ali-Akbar Salehi and Director General of the International Atomic Energy Group Rafael Grossi
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Iran this week began restricting the International Atomic Energy Agency’s access to sites and other information regarding its nuclear program in response to the U.S. refusal to date of sanctions imposed by the former president Donald Trump to take office.
Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi has vilified Iran for this controversial move, saying it is a “threat” that may need a response in the future. “
“Israel sees this measure as a threat and cannot pass without a response. We will never control the ability to acquire nuclear weapons,” Ashkenazi said in a statement.
The Israeli government was strongly opposed to the 2015 nuclear deal negotiated between Tehran and world powers, from which the U.S. withdrew in 2018 under former President Trump.