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Mossad chief Gofman, CIA director discuss Iran war, nuclear talks

7/23/2026

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Mossad chief Roman Gofman met CIA Director John Ratcliffe in Washington to discuss the war with Iran and nuclear negotiations.
Ratcliffe warned that Tehran could interpret provisions of the memorandum of understanding, such as the Strait of Hormuz, differently from Washington.
Gofman's appointment followed a June 1 Court ruling rejecting petitions against his selection, after which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told him the mission is to prevent Iran from threatening Israel.

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Mossad chief Roman Gofman met CIA Director John Ratcliffe in Washington to discuss the war with Iran and nuclear negotiations.
Ratcliffe warned that Tehran could interpret provisions of the memorandum of understanding, such as the Strait of Hormuz, differently from Washington.
Gofman's appointment followed a June 1 Court ruling rejecting petitions against his selection, after which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told him the mission is to prevent Iran from threatening Israel.