Ex-IDF Intel Chief Warns of Secret US-Iran Talks
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Former IDF Intelligence Corps Unit 8200 commander Hanan Gefen warned of secret US-Iran negotiations that exclude Israel and could lead to a limited strike on nuclear facilities followed by renewed talks. He expressed concern that Iran's ballistic missile program might be left unaddressed in any potential agreement. Gefen also noted Iran's efforts to strengthen regional proxies and warned of significant security implications for Israel and Gulf states if Iran's missile capabilities are not curtailed.
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- Former IDF Intel chief Hanan Gefen warned of secret US-Iran talks excluding Israel.
- Gefen fears a limited strike on Iranian nuclear sites followed by renewed negotiations.
- He stated Iran's ballistic missile program might be left unaddressed in any deal.
- Iran is reportedly strengthening its regional proxies in Lebanon, Gaza, and Judea and Samaria.
- Gefen described the current regional developments as a "definitely worrying stage."
Former IDF Intelligence Corps Unit 8200 commander, Brigadier General (res.) Hanan Gefen, has warned of quiet negotiations between the United States and Iran, which he claims are proceeding without Israel's knowledge. Gefen expressed concern that these discussions could lead to a limited strike on Iranian nuclear facilities, followed by a return to negotiations, leaving Iran's ballistic missile program unchecked.
In an interview with Ido Tauber on the program "Yoman Tzahorayim," Gefen also addressed Iran's efforts to bolster its regional proxies, the security situation in Gaza and Judea and Samaria, and the potential for further escalation in the Middle East. He assessed that Tehran is not currently seeking direct confrontation with Israel but may activate its supported terror organizations.
Gefen highlighted the ongoing "quiet negotiations" between Washington and Tehran as the most significant danger, stating that both the US and regional countries are being kept in the dark. He suggested that the US might inform Iran of a planned short-term military operation against its nuclear sites, after which talks would resume. This approach, he argued, could embolden the Iranian regime, signaling that the US does not intend to decisively end the conflict.
The former intelligence chief specifically warned that the ballistic missile issue might be excluded from any agreement, effectively giving Iranian missiles a stamp of approval. Gefen also noted Iran's attempts to strengthen its proxies in Lebanon, Gaza, and Judea and Samaria through funding and encouragement, aiming to signal to these groups that the Tehran regime will endure even after US forces depart the region.
Additionally, Gefen touched upon the threat to Saudi Arabia from Houthi missile and drone attacks, which he believes destabilize the Saudi regime. He mentioned Saudi Arabia's requests for security assistance from countries like Turkey and Egypt, and discussions in the Egyptian parliament regarding aid. Gefen concluded by cautioning that if Iran is allowed to maintain its ballistic missile program, it will have significant security implications not only for Israel but also for the Gulf states, describing the current regional developments as a "definitely worrying stage."
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