Dan Shapiro

Dan Shapiro

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Dan Shapiro is a former U.S. ambassador to Israel and a senior official in the Biden administration's Pentagon, playing a crucial role in U.S. policy regarding Iran's nuclear program. He has been involved in discussions about the potential for international cooperation, including the possibility of receiving assistance from Russia to contain Iran's nuclear ambitions, amid rising tensions and concerns over Iran's recent advancements in uranium enrichment.

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Dan Shapiro claims that Trump's assertions about normalization with Saudi Arabia and Qatar sound 'as delusional as a moon made of green cheese'.

Dincolo de spectrul Vietnamului: devine aventura lui Trump în Iran începutul declinului Americii ca superputere?
Adevărul·RomaniaRomania· 2026-06-02
2.0

Dan Shapiro comments on Iran's increased influence in the region following the conflict.

Το ξεκούρδιστο πορτοκάλι | Η ΚΑΘΗΜΕΡΙΝΗ
Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2026-06-01
6.0

In the words of the former US ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro: as 'delusional as a moon made of green cheese'.

Could Trump’s Iran ‘excursion’ be a bigger global turning point than Vietnam? | US-Israel war on Iran
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-05-31
4.0

Dan Shapiro, the former U.S. ambassador to Israel, claimed that the war was a mistake and the described agreement is weak.

Irán y Donald Trump, el regreso averiado al punto de partida
Clarín·ArgentinaArgentina· 2026-05-31
4.0

Dan Shapiro commented on Iran's ability to control the Strait of Hormuz and its implications for regional security.

Trumps avtal med Iran kan bli ”sämre” än Obamas
Dagens Nyheter·SwedenSweden· 2026-05-31
5.0

Dan Shapiro expressed his belief that Trump has not yet made a decision on whether to go to war.

רוביו יתדרך את "כנופיית השמונה", אלו האינדיקציות שלא תהיה כעת תקיפה
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2026-02-24
5.0

Dan Shapiro urged Congress to stop what he calls the 'madness' surrounding Trump's Greenland claim.

Flere stilte spørsmål ved om meldingen var ekte. Reaksjonene kom raskt.
Aftenposten·NorwayNorway· 2026-01-19
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Dan Shapiro, a former U.S. ambassador to Israel, commented on Trump's potential actions against Khamenei.

תקיפה באיראן עוד על הפרק: בניית היכולות האמריקנית
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2026-01-18
5.0

Dan Shapiro speculated that Trump's words and Chamenei's provocations suggest a potential attempt on Chamenei's life.

Chamenei und Trump verschärfen den Iran-Konflikt
Luxemburger Wort·LuxembourgLuxembourg· 2026-01-18
4.0

Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro commented on Trump's remarks about needing new leadership in Iran.

"יועצי טראמפ היו בטוחים שיתקוף, מסרון מאיראן שינה את ההחלטה"
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2026-01-18
5.0

Dan Shapiro, a former U.S. ambassador to Israel, commented on the invasive nature of American monitoring in the region.

הפעולה הפולשנית של ארה"ב בשמי הרצועה
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2025-10-24
6.0

Dan Shapiro, a former U.S. ambassador to Israel, commented on the limited willingness of Arab states to push Hamas to comply with Trump's agreement.

ترامب يتجنَّب الحديث عن الدولة الفلسطينية ويعلن: معركتنا الآن إعمار غزة
Al Mada·IraqIraq· 2025-10-15
5.0

Former US ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro suggested Trump was giving Qatar an extraordinary prize before appearing to get assurances from Doha in return.

Trump's pact to defend Qatar could shake up or shore up a fragile region
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-03
5.0

Dan Shapiro is a former American ambassador to Israel who commented on the communication issues between the two governments.

Trump, pus în dificultate de Netanyahu. Criza din Gaza tensionează și Europa
Adevărul·RomaniaRomania· 2025-07-27
5.0

Former US Pentagon official and ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro discussed the leverage created by the current situation to drive towards peace.

As Israel struggles for Middle East dominance, Benjamin Netanyahu’s political future is still up in the air
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-07-04
6.0

Dan Shapiro, who previously served as the deputy assistant secretary of Defense for the Middle East and the U.S. ambassador to Israel, said he didn’t put a lot of stock in both overly pessimistic or overly optimistic assessments.

Trump administration challenges initial damage assessments from Iran strikes
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2025-06-29
6.0

Dan Shapiro, former U.S. ambassador to Israel, expressed confusion over the ceasefire announcement.

(Uživo) Rat Iran Izrael: Oglasio se Tramp, primirje sada stupilo na snagu
Blic – popular Serbian tabloid/daily, est. 1996·SerbiaSerbia· 2025-06-24
5.0

Shapiro emphasized the risks involved in the US decision to strike Iran's nuclear facilities.

Netanyahu’s reaction to Trump’s Iran strike shows this was a huge win for him but the endgame is unclear
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-06-22
5.0

Former US Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro told CNN.

Taking on Israel’s greatest foe has banished Netanyahu’s political troubles in an instant
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-06-18
5.0

Dan Shapiro, a former ambassador to Israel, comments on Trump's prior knowledge of Israeli strikes.

Trump tiraillé entre son soutien à Israël et son rejet des aventures militaires à l’étranger
Le Monde·FranceFrance· 2025-06-14
5.0
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Dan Shapiro, former US ambassador to Israel, stated that Sinwar was likely an obstacle to negotiations.

Șeful Hamas din Gaza, Mohammed Sinwar, a fost eliminat. Anunțul premierului israelian
Adevărul·RomaniaRomania· 2025-05-28
5.0

Dan Shapiro is a former U.S. ambassador to Israel who discussed Trump's approach to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Netanjahu sa strane dok Arapi obećavaju milijarde Trampu
Vijesti – largest independent Montenegrin daily, est. 1997·MontenegroMontenegro· 2025-05-14
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Dan Shapiro, the former US ambassador to Israel, commented on the implications of Sinwar's potential removal.

Israel bombardeia hospital em Gaza para tentar matar líder do Hamas, Mohammad Sinwar; quase 30 morreram
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2025-05-14
5.0

Former US Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro said Sinwar was likely an obstacle in negotiations.

Israel targets Hamas leader Mohammad Sinwar in hospital strike in Gaza, sources say
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-05-13
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