Title: Saudi Crown Prince bin Salman Holds Talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdullahian
Subtitle: Former Head of National Security Council Raises Concerns Over Iran’s Growing Strength and Potential Threat to Israel
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Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince, bin Salman, recently met with the Iranian Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir Abdullahian, in Saudi Arabia. According to reports in the Saudi media, the discussions focused on international and regional developments.
During an interview on 103FM, General (res.) Giora Island, former head of the National Security Council, expressed his concerns over Iran’s increasing influence and improved strategic position over the past six months. Island highlighted Iran’s belief that if Israel were faced with conflicts against both Gaza and Hezbollah, it would be difficult for Israel to withstand the combined pressure. Iran’s ability to maneuver in multiple arenas, in addition to solving the precision weapon problem, has led them to believe that they can collapse the State of Israel.
Island noted that this belief does not imply an immediate operational plan but poses an existential threat to Israel within the next few years. He likened this potential scenario to a challenge on the scale of the Yom Kippur War, emphasizing the need for heightened vigilance.
Furthermore, Island addressed the recent reservists’ protest and disagreed with the commander of the Air Force. He mentioned that many pilots eagerly await the moment to return to the cockpit and expressed hope for a resolution that would prioritize training.
In his concluding remarks, Island acknowledged that the Iranians perceive Israel’s weakening based on ongoing demonstrations in Tel Aviv. However, he stressed the importance of understanding that democratic countries can withstand such protests without collapsing. Island warned against underestimating Israel’s capabilities, as a campaign initiated by Iran, even if unsuccessful, could lead to a highly complex war. He urged caution and emphasized the need to avoid putting Israel’s exceptional capabilities to the test.
While the exact details of the meeting between the Saudi crown prince and the Iranian foreign minister were not disclosed, these discussions between regional powers are significant against the backdrop of growing tensions in the Middle East.
As the situation continues to evolve, the international community will closely monitor the developments and their potential impact on regional stability.