#Iran's intelligence released confidential documents that expose how #Israel has been quietly shaping global narratives about its nuclear program and influencing the #IAEA in its favor, through academia and diplomacy. High-res pics with explanation in the thread below.

1. Email Thread – Academic Coordination on Israel-Iran Nuclear Panel (Oct 2020) Elai Rettig (Washington Uni) and Merav Zafary-Odiz (ex-Israeli amb to IAEA) plan a policy roundtable on nuclear energy in the #MiddleEast. They discuss talking points, sensitivities around Iran, and how to present Israel's position effectively to a Western academic audience.

2. Event Poster – Panel Announcement for "Israeli & Iranian Perspectives" (Nov 17, 2020) An academic panel hosted by Washington Uni in St. Louis and the Israel Institute, featuring Merav Zafary-Odiz, Iranian-American scholar Dr. Ariane Tabatabai, and Israeli academic Dr. Or Rabinowitz. The session likely presented a comparative view of Israeli and Iranian nuclear energy policies, but was planned with strategic messaging to favor the Israeli narrative.

3. Email Follow-Up – Strategic Messaging and Coordination A further email exchange between Rettig and Zafary-Odiz discusses how to balance the narrative on Iran vs. Israel, how to highlight Israel's responsible nuclear posture, and how to avoid political backlash in an academic setting. It also includes mention of Israel's nuclear ambiguity.

4. Official Letter to Rafael Grossi (May 10, 2016) Israeli Amb. Zafary-Odiz formally writes to Rafael Grossi, currently DG IAEA, and then Chairman of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), requesting a private meeting to discuss Israel's relationship with the NSG in nonproliferation policy matters without signing the NPT.

5. Hebrew Memo – Positioning Israel vs Iran This is most likely an extract from a strategy document or internal memo discussing key differences between Israeli and Iranian nuclear approaches, how to respond to Iranian narratives, and how to present Israel's case favorably. It mentions NPT and CTBT frameworks, indicating alignment with Western nonproliferation norms.

6. Email Chain – Prepping Talking Points and Narrative Control Rettig and Israeli Amb. Zafary-Odiz exchanged detailed thoughts on what to say and what to avoid when discussing Israel's nuclear policy alongside Iranian academics. This email shows clear concern for how Israel's position will be perceived and efforts to ensure message control without appearing overtly political.

So what do these documents prove? Here's how I see it: 1. Israel uses direct diplomatic lobbying with the sole intent to shape policies and laws and influence international bodies like the IAEA to support its nuclear posturing and ambiguity. (Continued)

2. Israeli officials coordinate with academicians from reputed universities and institutions to curate panels that include both Israeli & Iranian voices, but with careful messaging to maintain Israel's legitimacy, counter Iranian narratives, and protect Israel's international standing. (Continued)

3. There's a hidden network of operatives and sympathizers who are silently building pro-Israel narratives and influencing policies that portray Israel as a "good force" in Western circles. They're embedded in think tanks, media, academia, diplomacy, and even tech, which is why "neutral" bodies always seem to be on the same side. This is why people never get to hear both sides. All they hear is just the Israeli version, echoed through different accents, from different locations. (Continued)

What looks like consensus is often a pre-planned coordination. What feels like common sense is often someone else's strategy working. This is all about using perception as power. And Israel has been silently playing that game better than anyone. Follow @Shaiq Uddin for more.