Transcript: Michael Leiter on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026
Summary
Israeli Ambassador Michael Leiter discussed efforts to normalize relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia and the ongoing conflict with Iran. He said Israel supports the United States in military action if diplomacy with Iran fails but has not been asked to join such efforts yet.Key Facts
- Senator Lindsey Graham was a strong supporter of Israel and worked on normalizing ties with Saudi Arabia.
- Ambassador Leiter spoke about continuing Graham’s vision for peace in the Middle East.
- Iran and the U.S. recently had a truce attempt that fell apart after Iran’s forces attacked a commercial ship.
- The U.S. resumed bombings in response, but Iran and Israel have not directly attacked each other yet.
- Israel will support the U.S. militarily against Iran if asked but has not been asked at this time.
- Israel opposed a recent U.S.-Iran agreement but hoped diplomacy would work.
- The ambassador noted that Iran did not uphold its agreement to keep the Strait of Hormuz open.
- The goal remains a region with no nuclear Iran, no ballistic missile development, and no support for militant groups.
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