GOP leader in Israel warns Trump: Iran talks endanger region

Marc Zell urges swift action against Iranian nuclear threat, warns Israel cannot rely on diplomacy alone Adv. Marc Zell, Chairman of Republicans Overseas Israel and Vice President and General Counsel of Republicans Overseas Inc., has issued a public message to President Donald Trump as diplomatic efforts concerning Iran’s nuclear ambitions continue.

Zell expressed deep concern over the current trajectory of the US-Iran talks, warning that even if Iran were to accept President Trump’s conditions, the threat to Israel and the broader Middle East would remain. “There’s no value in negotiating with the Ayatollah regime,” Zell stated. “It’s time to stop deluding ourselves - and finish the job. The window for acting against Iran’s nuclear threat is rapidly closing.”

While voicing his strong support for President Trump and describing the US as Israel’s “greatest friend,” Zell highlighted the divergence in national priorities between the two allies. “Trump is correctly acting according to 'America First' - and Israel must act according to 'Israel First',” he said. “The Iranian threat to the US is not existential. But for Israel, Iran only needs 2-3 nuclear missiles to destroy it.” (Read more)