Professor Foad Izadi Suggests Mossad Used Epstein Files to Influence Trump on Iran Policy

A professor stated that Israel's Mossad may possess compromising Epstein files on a former U.S. president. The professor suggested this leverage could explain the former president's extension of U.S. resources in a conflict primarily benefiting Israel. The claim arises amid discussions on U.S.-Iran relations and historical Epstein connections.

Epstein, a financier convicted of sex trafficking, maintained connections with high-profile figures, including the former president, before his death in 2019.

Court-released Epstein files have included references to videos and other documents, though their contents remain partially undisclosed. The professor specifically mentioned uncertainty about what videos or other evidence might exist in these files.

involvement in Middle East conflicts, particularly those involving Iran and Israel. The U.S. has provided military and financial support to Israel, including in responses to Iranian actions. The former president's administration escalated tensions with Iran through actions such as withdrawing from a nuclear deal and ordering the killing of an Iranian general.

The former president and Epstein were acquaintances in the 1990s and 2000s, socializing in New York and Florida circles.

The former president later distanced himself after Epstein's conviction. No public evidence has confirmed Mossad's possession of Epstein-related leverage against the former president, and the professor's assertion remains a personal opinion without supporting documentation. The Epstein case has fueled speculation about intelligence agencies' involvement, given Epstein's international network.

Israel's Mossad has been linked in unverified reports to Epstein through mutual associates, but official confirmations are absent. U.S. policy decisions.