Former U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said Monday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked President Barack Obama for authorization to join the bombing of Iran, and that Obama refused, believing it would be a grave mistake. Kerry's account was cited by Israeli media.
Former U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry stated Monday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked President Barack Obama to authorize Israeli participation in a military strike against Iran. According to Kerry, Netanyahu requested Obama's permission to proceed with the bombing. Obama refused, saying he thought it would be a 'grave mistake.' Kerry's remarks add a new layer to the long-running public dispute over policy toward Iran's nuclear program. In recent weeks, President Donald Trump has claimed Netanyahu 'begged' Obama not to sign the 2015 deal. Kerry's account suggests Netanyahu sought a military option, a contrast with earlier narratives. No further details on the timing or context of the alleged request were provided. The account comes from Kerry directly and has not been independently corroborated.
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