Likud Spokesperson Denies Report MKs Were Told to Avoid Iran Talk

The Likud party spokesperson denied a report that party MKs were instructed not to speak publicly about Iran. 'The publication asking not to speak about the Iranian issue is not correct,' the spokesperson said. The denial comes hours after the report first emerged.

The Likud party spokesperson on Thursday evening denied a report that party MKs were instructed to avoid public statements on Iran. The spokesperson stated that 'the publication asking not to speak about the Iranian issue is not correct.' No further details or clarifications were provided. The report, which surfaced earlier in the day, had not been officially confirmed by the party prior to the denial.

2 developments

1. 2 hours ago · 20:53 · 23 JulLatest

   Likud spokesperson officially denies reports of instructions to avoid Iran-related comments.

2. 18:35 · 23 Jul

   Likud instructs MKs to avoid public talk on Iran after Saada slip

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