Lacking leverage over Trump, Israel stays quiet on US-Iran talks
Israel has remained publicly silent regarding the potential resumption of U.S.-Iran talks, reflecting a perceived lack of influence over Washington's current diplomatic strategy. Analysts suggest that Israel was not consulted before President Trump decided to pause military strikes.
US President Donald Trump (C) is welcomed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Ben Gurion International Airport on Oct. 13, 2025 in Tel Aviv, Israel. — Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Subscribe to listen عربي 简体中文 Español TEL AVIV — President Donald Trump's decision to pause strikes on Iran and pursue diplomacy once again has underscored a difficult reality for Israel — despite months of pressing Washington to sustain military pressure on Iran, Israeli officials appear to have had little sway in the White House.
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