Military Intelligence chief Yadlin: "I support direct talks between Iran and US.."

In Haaretz, here

"...Iran will do anything not to be cornered into the position of Iraq or North Korea," he said. "Iran is also very susceptible to international pressure because of the crisis."
Concerns by moderate Sunni regimes in the Middle East about the Iranian nuclear program were an encouraging sign, Yadlin added. But Iran is continuing its efforts ......

Yadlin also addressed peace talks with Syria, revealing for the first time assessments he shared with decision-makers. He said Damascus might make peace with Israel, but only if Israel gave in to all of Syria's demands. He said that even then, Syria would not cut its ties with terror groups.
Syrian President Bashar Assad is nonetheless interested in peace, Yadlin added, for an asking price which is well known - Israeli withdrawal from territories captured during the 1967 Six-Day War and a U.S. package that will guarantee the stability of Assad's regime and provide it with financial and military support...."