Originally posted at >>>/qresearch/13528006 (280055ZAPR21) Notable: US, Israel Agree to Create Working Group to Counter Iranian Drones, Missiles
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US, Israel Agree to Create Working Group to Counter Iranian Drones, Missiles
US and Israeli officials met in-person at the Israeli Embassy in Washington, DC, on Tuesday to discuss Iran's alleged nuclear endeavors and share so-called sensitive information that, due to security concerns, could not be discussed in a virtual meeting.
US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, Israeli National Security Adviser Meir Ben-Shabbat, and several other US and Israeli officials agreed that the two nations should form an inter-agency working group to counter the "growing threat of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Precision Guided Missiles produced by Iran and provided to its proxies in the Middle East Region."
According to the White House readout on the April 27 meeting, the government officials also concurred that "Iran's aggressive behavior" in the Middle East poses a significant threat.
Based on this determination, US officials communicated that US President Joe Biden and his administration have "unwavering support for Israel's right to defend itself."
Prior to Tuesday's meeting, Sullivan and Ben-Shabbat's bilateral strategic group met twice in virtual meetings. Per Israeli media reports, officials called for an in-person meeting to share sensitive information.
"The United States updated Israel on the talks in Vienna and emphasized strong US interest in consulting closely with Israel on the nuclear issue going forward," the readout detailed.
The consultations likely relate to the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which has been the subject of several meetings in Vienna, Austria.
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