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March 15, 2021       Share:    

Source: https://themedialine.org/top-stories/leaks-behind-wsj-report-of-israeli-attacks-on-iranian-ships-likely-american-message/

U.S. Leaks Are Behind Report of Israeli Attacks on Iranian Ships

(Media Line) Daniel Sonnenfeld - The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday that Israel had attacked at least a dozen Iranian ships since 2019. Dr. Yoel Guzansky, a senior researcher at Tel Aviv University's Institute for National Security Studies, stresses that these reports lack confirmation and Israel hasn't taken responsibility for the events. Guzansky said: "These leaks, which point a finger at Israel, are intended to limit Israel's maneuvering room....It's clear that these are American leaks, and their aim is obvious - it is an attempt to signal to the Iranians....It is just one of those confidence-building measures used by the Americans in their relations with the Iranians." "If the administration is willing to leak a thing like this, that can harm Israel in a variety of ways, then there's a message here for Israel from the administration, which isn't positive."

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