A "Senior Security Factor" dismissed statements made by Israeli Minister Avigdor Lieberman this morning regarding Iran, calling them an attempt to gain attention and scare the public. The source stated Lieberman is disconnected from relevant information and that his comments are part of an opposition leader's struggle. Lieberman had revealed last week that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened a limited cabinet meeting to discuss Iran, advising listeners to stay close to protected spaces. The "Senior Security Factor" suggested Lieberman's public comments on Iran emanate from a position of detachment from the core security establishment and information flow. The source characterized Lieberman's remarks as a deficit in understanding and a bid for public attention, indicating a perceived lack of substance behind the pronouncements. These comments come after Iran summoned EU ambassadors early on October 8th, 2025, to protest a joint EU-GCC statement, according to previous reports. During the period of 4:36 AM to 7:35 AM UTC on October 8th, 2025, commentary emerged questioning the validity of Lieberman's earlier statements about Iran. The previous report from October 8th, 2025, detailed Iran's summoning of EU ambassadors to protest what it termed "baseless claims" regarding its islands, defense, and nuclear program. Deputy Foreign Minister Ravanchi conveyed Iran's objections during that summons.
