# istio_14400-optional-jwt-issuer.yaml
apiVersion: release-notes/v2
kind: feature
area: security
issue:
- 14400
releaseNotes:
- |
    **Added** support for omitting the issuer claim in JWT tokens. Either the issuer claim or a JWKSUri is required,
    but not both. This allows for more flexible configurations when using JWT tokens for authentication, particularly
    in scenarios where the issuer claim may be dynamic.