International security & spying

US Officials React to Allegations of Israeli Spying

U.S. President Barack Obama said when it comes to the negotiations to secure an agreement ensuring Iran does not get a nuclear weapon, the U.S. has been briefing the U.S. Congress on developments as well as Israel and other partners around the world.Obama commented during a news conference Tuesday when asked about reports Israel spied on the nuclear talks in order to help build a case against any impending deal.On Monday, The Wall Street Journal said Israel had been spying on the closed-door talks between Iran and the five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council and Germany, known as the P5+1.