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Source: https://www.politico.eu/article/israel-foreign-minister-yair-lapid-josep-borrell-iran-visit/
Israeli Foreign Minister Slams EU Foreign Policy Chief over Iran Outreach
(Politico-EU-Belgium) David M. Herszenhorn - EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell visited Tehran to revive negotiations over the Iran nuclear deal and on Saturday said he had secured an agreement to resume talks. Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid's response was less than appreciative, accusing Borrell of disregarding the recent Iranian plots to kill Israeli civilians in Turkey. Lapid also told Borrell that his position was very disappointing after the removal of the cameras and the condemnation by the IAEA board. Lapid told Borrell, "This is a strategic mistake that sends the wrong message to Iran," said a diplomat briefed on the exchange of messages. "Talking about the great potential in the Iranian context, while Iran is trying to murder Israeli citizens throughout the world and especially in Turkey, indicates a worrying lack of care for the lives of Israeli citizens."