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Pentagon Says Israeli Spy Threat Has Reached 'Critical,' Claiming It Eavesdropped on US-Iran Peace Talks

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly clashed during a phone call on Monday over Israel's plans to strike Beirut. (Credit: The White House/WikiMedia Commons)

The Pentagon says Israeli spy activity targeting US officials involved in negotiations with Iran has reached a 'critical' level, according to intelligence assessments cited by The New York Times. It was also alleged that Israel may have eavesdropped on senior American negotiators, including those working on US-Iran peace discussions led by President Donald Trump's administration.

The findings came after a series of internal US intelligence reports reviewed by defence and counterintelligence agencies, which reportedly raised concerns about increased surveillance activity directed at American officials.

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