West fears miscalculation between Israel and Iran, diplomats tell 'Post' - exclusive
A senior Iranian security official told Press TV that, in the event of an attack, Iran would “surprise” both the US and Israel.
Amid US reports that Israel is preparing to strike Iran’s nuclear facilities and Iran’s threats to respond harshly to any action, Western diplomats told The Jerusalem Post on Thursday that they are concerned about a potential miscalculation between the two nations.
According to US reports, Israel has completed preparations for a possible attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities, with indications that a strike could occur in the near future. Additionally, a senior Iranian official told Reuters that a “friendly” regional country warned Tehran of a potential Israeli attack.
In the past 24 hours, Tehran has vowed to retaliate against any Israeli action. A senior Iranian security official told Press TV that, in the event of an attack, Iran would “surprise” both the US and Israel.
On Sunday, talks will take place in Oman between US President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, and Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi, marking the sixth round of discussions on the nuclear deal. Western diplomats described this round as “decisive,” amid the US demand for a complete halt to uranium enrichment and Iran’s assertion that enrichment is its “natural right.”
Prior to the talks, Witkoff will meet with Israel’s Minister of Strategic Affairs, Ron Dermer, and Mossad chief, David Barnea.
Witkoff clarifies Iran must never be allowed to enrich uranium as part of any nuclear deal
Witkoff declared on Wednesday night that Iran must never be allowed to enrich uranium or develop any nuclear threat. “A nuclear Iran poses an existential threat to Israel, as does an Iran armed with a large arsenal of missiles,” he said in a speech at a conference hosted by the United Hatzalah organization.“This is as much an existential threat as the nuclear threat itself. It is an existential threat to the United States, the free world, and all Gulf states. We must stand firm and united against this danger and ensure that Iran never acquires the means to fulfill its deadly ambitions, no matter the cost.”
