Mossad Chief Gofman Holds Washington Talks as Netanyahu Presses Trump to Resume Iran Strikes
What happened
Israeli Mossad Director Roman Gofman traveled to Washington and Miami on November 13, 2026, to hold high-level talks on Iran military operations with senior Trump administration officials.
The Context
* A push for renewed action saw Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lobby U.S. President Donald Trump to resume strikes against Iran, following a November 5 telephone discussion between the two leaders. * The U.S. policy preference remains anchored in economic sanctions and naval containment, shaped by coordination with Gulf partners including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE to preserve diplomatic options. * Domestic transitions in Israel form the backdrop of the discussions, as rival Gadi Eisenkot received a mandate to assemble a governing coalition after the October 27, 2026, elections.
The Number
— the number of direct sources cited detailing Gofman’s consultations with CIA Director John Ratcliffe and White House envoy Steve Witkoff as regional partners negotiate security pathways.
Takeaway
Expect the U.S. to maintain its sanctions and naval enforcement posture rather than greenlight renewed strikes, keeping trade corridors open and supply chain planning predictable for now.
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