A senior Israeli official accompanying the prime minister on his visit to Rome spoke to the “Iran International” channel, which is affiliated with the Iranian opposition, and said that Netanyahu was not surprised by the announcement of the renewal of relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia. The source also stated that “the Israeli government was aware of the process for a long time and followed it.”
Meanwhile, the source emphasized that “the renewal of relations between the two countries will not affect the efforts for normalization between Israel and Saudi Arabia.” He also referred to the possibility of attacking the nuclear facilities in Iran, saying that Israel “does not depend on anyone, and will not wait for approval from any party to attack the Islamic republic.” Later, he spoke with the channel about the political crisis in Israel, surrounding the reform of the judicial system, and noted that “the internal crisis affects the struggle in Iran, so it must be resolved as soon as possible, when the most important and central challenge facing Israel is the threat of the Islamic Republic.”
The Iranian press after the resumption of relations with Saudi Arabia (Photo: Vertical)
Last night, the official Iranian news agency IRNA announced that an agreement had been reached with Saudi Arabia on the renewal of bilateral ties and the reopening of the embassies in the next two months. Noor News, which is linked to Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, published photos showing Ali Shamkhanithe secretary of the council, with a Saudi official and a Chinese official named by state television Wang Yi. “After the implementation of the decision, the foreign ministers of the two countries will meet to prepare for the exchange of ambassadors,” Iranian state television said.
The official Saudi Press Agency said that the delegations of the two countries held a round of meetings that lasted today, starting on Monday. “The Saudi and Iranian sides expressed their appreciation and gratitude to the Republic of Iraq and the Sultanate of Oman for hosting the rounds of talks held between the two sides during the years 2021-2022. Both sides also expressed their appreciation and gratitude to the leadership and government of the People’s Republic of China for hosting and sponsoring the talks, and for the efforts that the sunset for their success,” the statement said.
Saudi Foreign Minister, Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud (Photo: REUTERS/Ahmed Yosri)
It was also reported: “The three countries announce that an agreement has been reached between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republic of Iran, which includes an agreement to renew diplomatic relations between them and to reopen their embassies and missions within a period not exceeding two months, and the agreement also includes their approval of respecting the sovereignty of countries and non-interference in internal affairs of countries”.
Chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, MK Yuli Edelsteinsaid in response to the renewal of relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia: “The world does not stop while we are busy here with power struggles and clashes – certainly not the worst of enemies. Iran and Saudi Arabia have now agreed on the renewal of relations between them and this is very bad for Israel and the entire free world. It is time to sit down, talk and resolve the disputes between us in order to reunite and unite against the existential threat to us. Only together will we win!”.
The reactor in Boshahar, Iran (Photo: Reuters)
former prime minister Naftali Bennett He said that “the renewal of relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran is a serious and dangerous development for Israel and is a political victory for Iran. This is a fatal blow to the effort to build a regional coalition against Iran. This is a resounding failure of the Netanyahu government and stems from a combination of political neglect with general weakness and internal conflict in the country.”
He added that “the countries of the world and the region are watching Israel in conflict with a government that is not functioning, that is engaged in systematic self-destruction. Then those countries choose a side. The Netanyahu government is a resounding economic, political and security failure, and every day of its action endangers the State of Israel. We need a government A broad national emergency, which will work to restore the many damages that have been caused.”