US diplomacy served as cover for Israeli surprise attack on Iran: WSJ

Talks seen as a way to keep the peace gave Israel the opportunity to attack Iran

U.S. negotiations with Iran aimed at curbing Tehran’s nuclear program ended up being the perfect cover for a surprise Israeli attack, The Wall Street Journal said in a commentary on Friday.

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