Mossad Chief Discusses Potential Renewal of Military Action Against Iran in Washington
Mossad Director Roman Gofman met with U.S. officials in Washington to discuss renewing military action against Iran as Israeli defense officials emphasize a coordinated approach with Washington.
Mossad Director Roman Gofman is visiting Washington to discuss the possibility of renewing military action against Iran with senior officials in the Donald Trump administration, according to reports. Sent by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Gofman met with CIA Director John Ratcliffe and is scheduled to travel to Miami to meet U.S. Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff.
U.S. President Donald Trump recently announced he instructed Vice President JD Vance to step back from Iran negotiations and focus on domestic issues. Trump stated that the U.S. does not need a deal with Iran, highlighting existing financial and strategic leverage. Meanwhile, Israeli defense establishment sources indicate that the military prefers operating alongside the U.S. rather than alone, emphasizing that there is currently no immediate operational urgency.
Intelligence assessments from both Israel and the U.S. indicate no confirmed evidence that Iran currently possesses an existential weapons threat or is actively manufacturing such devices. Trump faces multiple strategic options regarding Iran, ranging from economic pressure advocated by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to military action supported by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper.
