US and Israel seeking to ‘sabotage’ Iran talks – ex-CIA analyst Former CIA analyst Larry Johnson stated that the recent US strikes on Iran and Israeli strikes on Lebanon were intended to sabotage ongoing peace talks. Johnson believes President Trump’s explanation for the escalation, following a helicopter crash, is illogical, especially since the pilots survived. He posits that pressure from “the Zionist crowd” and pro-Israel politicians is the motivation to destroy Iran and prevent a deal.

• Former CIA analyst Larry Johnson alleges US and Israeli strikes are deliberate attempts to sabotage peace talks with Iran.
• Johnson questions President Trump’s rationale for escalating tensions after a helicopter crash, noting the pilots survived.
• He suggests “the Zionist crowd” and pro-Israel politicians are pressuring the US to prevent a deal with Iran.
• Israeli airstrikes on Beirut are also seen as an effort to provoke conflict and derail progress in the peace talks.