World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder warned the US Administration not to trust the current charm offensive of Iran's new President Hassan Rouhani, in a private hour-long meeting earlier this week with Vice President Joseph Biden in Washington.
During the meeting the two men discussed Iran's nuclear ambitions but also rising anti-Semitism around the world.
Lauder conveyed world Jewry's deep concerns about a nuclear-armed Iran and underlined that Tehran must comply fully with all UN Security Council resolutions regarding its nuclear programme.
Biden reportedly pledged to work closely with Lauder on these issues. The Vice President reaffirmed America's commitment to Israel's security and strongly reassured Lauder that Iran would face deep and ongoing scrutiny as America probed Iranian intentions about the nuclear programme.
"The Vice President was truly receptive to concerns about the Iranian threat and pledged to ensure that all conditions and requirements are met," Lauder said. "I look forward to working closely with him as the negotiations unfold," he added.