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U.S. Leaks Are Behind Report of Israeli Attacks on Iranian Ships

(Media Line) Daniel Sonnenfeld - The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday that Israel had attacked at least a dozen Iranian ships since 2019. Dr. Yoel Guzansky, a senior researcher at Tel Aviv University's Institute for National Security Studies, stresses that these reports lack confirmation and Israel hasn't taken responsibility for the events. Guzansky said: "These leaks, which point a finger at Israel, are intended to limit Israel's maneuvering room....It's clear that these are American leaks, and their aim is obvious - it is an attempt to signal to the Iranians....It is just one of those confidence-building measures used by the Americans in their relations with the Iranians." "If the administration is willing to leak a thing like this, that can harm Israel in a variety of ways, then there's a message here for Israel from the administration, which isn't positive."
2021-03-15 00:00:00
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