The head of U.S. Central Command arrived in Israel on Thursday for high-level talks, as talks between Washington and Tehran on the latter’s nuclear program continue.
Gen. Michael Kurilla’s visit comes as Israel continues its military operations in Gaza and conducts strikes in Lebanon and Syria, while the U.S. carries out a campaign against Houthi targets in Yemen. Meanwhile, Washington is quietly engaging Tehran in renewed efforts to reach a nuclear agreement—an effort Israeli officials view with growing alarm.
Israeli defense and political leaders continue to treat Iran’s nuclear program as their most urgent national security threat. Kurilla’s trip, seen as critical to operational and intelligence coordination, underscores the deepening security ties between the two allies. Israeli officials say the visit is meant to ensure that both nations are aligned in strategy and preparedness should military action against Iran become necessary.
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