Iranian FM: 'Israel's' allies planning for 'post-Israel era'

By Al Mayadeen English
Source: News websites
1 Jan 2024 10:35
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Iran's Foreign Minister characterizes Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, initiated by Palestinian resistance groups against "Israel" on October 7, as a pivotal moment in regional developments.

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian speaking at a meeting with members of the Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee on December 31. (IRNA)

Iran's Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, stated that the Israeli regime is facing a situation where even its closest allies are contemplating a "post-Israel era".

During a meeting with members of the Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee on Sunday, Amir-Abdollahian characterized Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, initiated by Palestinian resistance groups against "Israel" on October 7, as a pivotal moment in regional developments.

Zohreh Elahian, a committee member, quoted Amir-Abdollahian as saying that the United States, acting as "Israel's" primary backer, is in a state of desperation as public resentment continues to rise both domestically and internationally.

The legislator pointed out that Amir-Abdollahian also discussed Iran's diplomatic endeavors to assist the Palestinian people, which involve engaging in negotiations with officials from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, and Jordan.

'Israel' would have fought with sticks, stones without US support

Israeli Channel 12's political analyst, Amnon Abramovich, said, on December 30, that had the United States not provided "Tel Aviv" with weapons and ammunition or sent messages to Iran and Hezbollah, "Israel" would have had to "fight with sticks and stones."

Abramovich pointed out that this reflects "Israel's" absolute reliance on the United States, recalling that US President Joe Biden stood by "Israel" at the beginning of the war, sending unprecedented support, including aircraft carriers, a nuclear submarine, and an airlift of ammunition.

He pointed out that, through this support, the US conveyed a message to Hezbollah and Iran that if they initiated a war against "Israel", their fight would be with the US forces.

Israeli Maj. Gen. (Res.) Aharon Ze’evi Farkash emphasized that "Israel" cannot continue and achieve its goals in Gaza without the US military, political, and strategic support.

This comes as the United States last Friday announced the approval of a $147.5 million sale of 155mm high-explosive artillery munitions and related equipment from US Army stocks to the Israeli occupation under an "emergency" provision that waives the usual congressional review.

The same provision was used earlier this month to approve the sale of nearly 14,000 rounds of 120mm tank ammunition to "Israel".

At the time, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency said in a statement that Secretary of State Antony Blinken had determined that "an emergency exists that requires the immediate sale to the government of Israel" of the weaponry, thereby waiving the normal requirement for review by Congress.