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Mossad chief meets CIA director as Israel debates possible Iran strike
Mossad chief Roman Gofman met CIA Director John Ratcliffe in Washington on Friday, according to a report citing three unnamed sources.
Gofman was expected to travel to Miami for talks with White House envoy Steve Witkoff, but the agencies involved did not comment.
The visit comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presses for renewed military action against Iran.
US President Donald Trump has said he prefers economic sanctions and a blockade of Iranian ports, though he has not ruled out using force.
Israeli security leaders disagree: army chief Eyal Zamir opposes an immediate strike, while Netanyahu and other officials are reported to support one.
Netanyahu did not convince opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot that an immediate attack was needed, and no decision to strike has been announced.
Mossad Director Roman Gofman met CIA Director John Ratcliffe in Washington on Friday to discuss Iran, according to a report citing three sources.
Gofman was expected to travel to Miami for talks with White House envoy Steve Witkoff, the report said.
The visit comes as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking US support for renewed military action against Iran.
Israeli media reported that military chief Eyal Zamir opposes an immediate strike, while Netanyahu and several security officials support one.
The Mossad, CIA and White House declined to comment, according to the reports.
- Who
- Mossad Director Roman Gofman and CIA Director John Ratcliffe.
- What
- They met to discuss Iran. Gofman was also expected to meet White House envoy Steve Witkoff.
- When
- Friday, November 13, 2026.
- Where
- Washington; a further meeting with Witkoff was expected in Miami.
- Why
- The meeting concerned Iran, as Netanyahu was seeking US support for renewed military action against Iran.
Supporters of an immediate strike
Eyal Zamir
Immediate strike
Supporters of an immediate strike
Netanyahu, Gofman, Shin Bet chief David Zini and other officials were reported to support a strike.
Eyal Zamir
Zamir was reported to oppose an immediate strike.
Reasoning
Supporters of an immediate strike
Netanyahu and supporters viewed military action against Iran as necessary, according to the report.
Eyal Zamir
Zamir reportedly considered Iran a credible threat, but not urgent enough to justify a strike that could disrupt formation of a new government.
Israel held elections.
Trump and Netanyahu discussed possible attacks on Iran in a phone call, according to Bloomberg HT.
Netanyahu held a security briefing with Eisenkot, according to the Times of Israel.
Gofman met Ratcliffe in Washington to discuss Iran, according to a report cited by the Times of Israel.
- Mossad director
- Roman Gofman
- CIA director
- John Ratcliffe
- Reported meeting location
- Washington
- Expected further talks
- Miami, with White House envoy Steve Witkoff
- Israeli military chief
- Eyal Zamir was reported to oppose an immediate strike
3 sources
What people are saying
strict supervision
reap a political dividend
the army’s role is to prepare for war. What happens behind the scenes does not always indicate decisions that will be made.