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Israeli Spy Chief Visits US as Netanyahu Presses Trump to Resume Military Action Against Iran
What happened
Roman Gofman, Israel's intelligence chief, traveled to the US on November 13, 2026, to meet with CIA Director John Ratcliffe and White House envoy Steve Witkoff. This visit comes as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pressures US President Donald Trump to resume military action against Iran. Netanyahu and Trump reportedly had a tense phone call about Iran, which Netanyahu's office denied was a "shouting match". Trump signaled that military strikes are on hold, while Netanyahu has been urging for
Why it matters
The diplomatic friction between Israel and the US over Iran's nuclear program and regional influence has significant implications for regional stability and global security.
Key facts
- Israel's intelligence chief Roman Gofman visited the US on November 13, 2026.
- Netanyahu's office denied reports of a tense phone call with Trump devolving into a "shouting match".
- Trump signaled he is holding off on fresh military strikes against Iran.
- Netanyahu has been urging Trump to resume military action against Iran.
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