Trump administration special envoy Steve Witkoff has warned Senate Republicans that an Iranian response to an Israel strike on its nuclear facilities could cause massive casualties, Axios reported Thursday, citing a U.S. official and a source with direct knowledge.
A number of recent reports, citing U.S. officials, have said Israel could in the coming days attack Iran’s nuclear facilities, The Times of Israel reported. President Donald Trump has called on Israel to hold off on a strike for now, believing a deal on Iran’s nuclear program can be reached.
Witkoff is expected to meet with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Oman for a sixth round of talks Sunday. Ahead of the negotiations, Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer and Mossad intelligence agency head David Barnea reportedly will meet with Witkoff.
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