Summary
- Clinton said Netanyahu, along with then Defence Minister Ehud Barak and other Israeli officials, frequently urged Washington to support a possible strike on Iran.
- She said Israel repeatedly asked the United States to take part in or support military action.
- She said the United States had significant military capability at the time, which led to intense discussions between Washington and Tel Aviv.
Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has revealed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has repeatedly pushed for US backing of military action against Iran since 2009.
She made these remarks in an interview. She said the pressure from Israeli leadership was continuous during her time in office.
Clinton said Netanyahu, along with then Defence Minister Ehud Barak and other Israeli officials, frequently urged Washington to support a possible strike on Iran.
She described the situation as persistent diplomatic pressure. She said Israel repeatedly asked the United States to take part in or support military action.
According to Clinton, the period between 2009 and 2012 was particularly sensitive. She said the United States had significant military capability at the time, which led to intense discussions between Washington and Tel Aviv.
She said there were regular disagreements between the two sides over how to deal with Iran. The US and Israel often held different views on military options.
Clinton also said Israeli officials often claimed their air force was ready for operations. She said these statements were part of ongoing pressure on the United States.
She added that the issue of Iran remained a constant point of tension in US-Israel relations during that period.
Clinton’s remarks highlight long-standing strategic differences between Washington and Tel Aviv over Iran policy.
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