Obama warns Netanyahu: Don’t sour Iran talks with Congress speech

“But what’s the rush? Unless your view is that it’s not possible to get a deal with Iran and it shouldn’t even be tested. And that, I cannot agree with, because as the president of the United States, I’m looking at what the options are if we don’t get a diplomatic resolution. And those options are narrow, and they’re not attractive,” the president added.

However, despite the “real differences” between the American administration’s position and that of Israel on Iran, “that’s separate and apart from Mr. Netanyahu coming to Washington,” Obama said.

When asked about the decision not to meet with Netanyahu when the Israeli prime minister visits Washington next month to address Congress on the Iranian threat, Obama reiterated that the decision was made due to the proximity to the elections in Israel.

 

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