Two weeks before the expected resumption of talks between Iran and the superpowers on a new nuclear deal, Israel is making it clear that it will intensify its independent activities to stop Iran.
A senior diplomat says Israel's goal is to keep Iran permanently away from its nuclear break - in capability.
In light of the visit of the US envoy to Iran's affairs, Rob Mali, earlier this week, the senior official says that there is a sharp disagreement with the US due to its intention to reach a renewed agreement with Iran. A position that Israel denies altogether.
Against this background, says the senior official, Israel's position is "if I do not have me, who do I have," that is, to act independently as much as necessary.
As part of this approach, Israel has embarked on a massive empowerment process designed to build capabilities to deal with the Iranian challenge, both on the nuclear issue and against its regional aggression.
"Not a widower in Israel," the senior official said.
He added that Israel would conduct a multi-dimensional confrontation with Iran, whose overriding goal was to produce a discouraging effect on the enemy.
At the same time, the political system believes that the resumption of nuclear talks in Iran is not a fait accompli.
Next week, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Grossi, is scheduled to visit Iran.
Since Iran is violating both the nuclear agreement signed with it in 2015 and the International Convention on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, Grossi is expected to write a critical report on its policy. Renew calls.
US envoy Rob Mali continues a round of meetings in the Middle East in order to present the US approach to the expected talks and hear the response of the countries of the region. Israel Today has learned that despite the Biden administration's eagerness to reach an agreement with Iran , On the American side accept Israel's assessment that the talks in Vienna were only meant to take time.
"Iran's policy dangerous"
Last night, the United States and the Gulf states issued a joint and strong condemnation of Iran following its regional aggression and promotion of its nuclear program.
"US and GCC member states have condemned a series of aggressive and dangerous Iranian policies, including the distribution and direct use of advanced ballistic missiles and unmanned aerial vehicle systems," the statement said.
It added: "These weapons have been used by Iran or its affiliates in hundreds of attacks against civilians and critical infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, and civilian seafarers trade in the international waters of the Oman Sea, endangering American troops fighting ISIS. US member states and the GCC have agreed that Iran's nuclear program Raises serious concern, as the state has taken steps that have no civilian need for them but will be important to a nuclear weapons program.
The Bushhar nuclear facility, Photo: AFP
"They also called on Iran to cooperate fully with the Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)," it said in a statement. "Iran has armed militias throughout the region and its ballistic missile program poses a clear threat to regional security and stability."