Israeli official reveals US used nuclear talks to deceive Iran

A senior Israeli official has revealed that the US and Israel engaged in a joint operation to deceive Iran ahead of attacks on its nuclear program.

According to the official, who spoke to The Jerusalem Post (JP), the nuclear negotiations scheduled for Sunday were part of a deception tactic used against Iran.

Early Friday morning, Iranian state television announced that the country would not participate in the nuclear talks with the US scheduled for Sunday, or in any negotiations until further notice.

Israeli officials were concerned that statements made by US President Donald Trump on the evening of June 12, which hinted that Israel “could attack,” had alerted the Iranians.

This statement, made around 7:00 PM Israel time just hours before the attacks, was perceived as a green light for Israel.

Fears that this announcement could expose the attack operation prompted Trump to tweet at midnight, stating, “The US is seeking a diplomatic solution.”

Israel’s nighttime attacks on Iran resulted in the deaths of numerous soldiers, nuclear scientists, and civilians, including the Iranian Chief of General Staff and a commander of the Revolutionary Guards.

In a statement following the attack, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio claimed that the US “did not participate” in Israel’s strike, asserting that Israel had attacked Iran unilaterally.

President Donald Trump, however, threatened Iran against any retaliation.