Iran - Israel/US War: Israel-US declare war on Iran, Iran responds

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Iran only started to go to 60% after the USA pulled out of the JCPOA to pressure the USA to get back in to the JCPOA.

It is a consequence of USA/Trump actions.

I said it he same thing but I can never keep my replies short and sweet you did a better job

 

[Professor Jiang]

IRGC officials always make the political leadership look dumb. Saying this is all a self-imposed restriction this far into a war of survival, and acting like it's some kind of virtue, is bizarre.

 

[BHAN85]

IRGC officials always make the political leadership look dumb. Saying this is all a self-imposed restriction this far into a war of survival, and acting like it's some kind of virtue, is bizarre.

The more far enemy available for Iran is Israel, 1,500 km

USA mainland is to 10,000 km and in between there is nothing of interest for Iran.

So it has no sense for them do missiles for 2k 3k 4k 5k... km range.

Do 5k km missiles range it only would be useful to USA/Israel deceiving European people with bullshit propaganda and involving them in war.

The official NATO narrative for the USA missile shield deployed in Europe in early 2010s, it was protect Europe from Iran missiles, a nonsense, but better dont feed the USA troll with real reasons.

 

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Former Iranian Diplomat in Sanaa: Israel More Eager Than the US to Bring the UAE Back Into Yemen​

Morteza Rahimi, a former Iranian diplomat in Yemen, told the Iranian Students’ News Agency (ISNA) that Israel is more interested than the United States in encouraging the United Arab Emirates to re-enter the Yemeni arena.

Responding to a question about a recent Guardian report that the United States was secretly pressuring Saudi Arabia and the UAE to set aside their differences and establish a joint military command against Ansarullah, and whether the pressure should be viewed merely as a response to Ansarullah’s recent advances or as part of a new US military strategy for Yemen, Rahimi said that what matters to Washington is not whether Saudi Arabia and the UAE have differences or form an alliance.

“What matters to the United States in the region, and what is its priority, is support for Israel and the consolidation of the Israeli regime’s hegemony in West Asia,” he said.

He added that, based on the experience and understanding the United States has gained from its confrontation with Ansarullah and the defeat it suffered, Washington is no longer willing to risk a direct confrontation with the group, particularly ahead of elections for the Senate and House of Representatives.

“That is precisely why repeated requests from Mohammed bin Salman and Rashad al-Alimi, the head of the Riyadh-backed Presidential Leadership Council, for assistance in the war against Ansarullah have gone unanswered at this juncture,” he said.

The former Iranian diplomat continued: “Through these efforts, the United States is seeking to bring Saudi Arabia closer to Israel. Cooperation with the UAE on Yemen could potentially contribute to this process. Ultimately, however, an alliance and rapprochement between Saudi Arabia and the UAE over Yemen cannot be sustainable, given their differing approaches.”

Rahimi also said that the UAE is seeking to exploit Saudi Arabia’s weakened position in its confrontation with Ansarullah and return to the Yemeni arena from a position of strength.

“This is where the interests of the UAE and Israel converge, and they also have US backing. These efforts should therefore be interpreted and analyzed in this context,” he said.

“For this reason, I believe it is the Israelis, more than the Americans, who are seeking to encourage the UAE to enter the Yemeni arena. The UAE’s renewed involvement in Yemen would serve Israel’s interests more than those of Saudi Arabia, and this is something Riyadh should take into consideration.”

Conflicting Interests Between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi Prevent a Lasting Alliance in Yemen​

Asked whether the shared need to confront Ansarullah could temporarily set aside the serious differences that Saudi Arabia and the UAE have had in recent years, particularly over the future of southern Yemen, or whether their conflicting interests over Yemen’s political and geographical future are too deep to allow an effective alliance to emerge, the former Iranian ambassador to Yemen said:

“As I mentioned in response to the first question, it is Saudi Arabia’s current difficult and exceptional circumstances in its confrontation with Ansarullah that have prompted the UAE to move closer to Riyadh.”

He continued: “The UAE is seeking closer relations with Saudi Arabia and hopes that, through this approach, it can persuade Riyadh to move closer to Israel and ultimately join the Abraham Accords.”

Rahimi added that some analysts view the incident involving a flydubai aircraft traveling from the UAE to Tel Aviv, which ultimately landed in Saudi Arabia, in the same context.

He said the success of these efforts would depend on a number of factors, one of which is developments on the ground in Yemen.

“Saudi Arabia and the UAE do not share the same outlook or circumstances regarding Yemen’s future. It is unlikely that this difference will lead them to form a new and effective alliance, even under Saudi Arabia’s current difficult circumstances. Any tactical cooperation would eventually be followed by a renewed divergence in their respective paths.”

Saudi Arabia Should Learn From the Past​

The former Iranian ambassador to Yemen stressed that Saudi Arabia should learn from the history of developments in Yemen and from the repeated formation of alliances that have generally ended in failure.

“Saudi Arabia should pave the way for dialogue with Ansarullah and create the conditions for the start of intra-Yemeni negotiations,” he said.

He added: “It appears that Iran could assist Saudi Arabia in this process. But, as a first step, the decision rests with Riyadh.”

Israel Seeks to Enter the Yemeni Arena Directly​

In response to a question about The Guardian report that a proposal was being considered to use Israeli intelligence and even Israeli security companies as part of the plan, as well as the newspaper’s report that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had offered assistance to Saudi Arabia in confronting Ansarullah during a meeting in Abu Dhabi, Rahimi was asked what impact direct or indirect Israeli involvement in the Yemeni equation would have, and whether Saudi Arabia would be willing to engage in security cooperation with Israel that could carry significant political costs for Riyadh.

Rahimi said: “The Guardian’s speculation should be viewed as a step toward bringing the Arab countries of the region closer to the Israeli regime.”

He added: “So far, no official reports have been published regarding meetings between officials from these countries during Netanyahu’s visit to Abu Dhabi, apart from his meeting with Mohammed bin Zayed. Nevertheless, Israel is certainly seeking to find a way to become directly involved in the Yemeni arena.”

The former Iranian diplomat continued: “Ansarullah’s control and influence over the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea are certainly detrimental to Tel Aviv. Therefore, Israel will spare no effort to prevent this situation from becoming consolidated and institutionalized. One such effort could involve intelligence and security cooperation with countries such as Saudi Arabia.”

At the same time, he said that it remained doubtful whether Riyadh would agree to such a request.

“So far, the answer should be considered negative, because this would impose a heavy political cost on Saudi Arabia,” he said.

Ansarullah’s Advances Have Altered the Balance of Power in Yemen and the Red Sea​

Asked about Ansarullah’s advances along Yemen’s western coast in recent weeks and its movement toward strategic areas including Bab al-Mandab and Taiz—and about the military and geopolitical significance of these advances, particularly if Ansarullah succeeds in consolidating its position in these areas—Rahimi said:

“Ansarullah’s advances on various fronts have been significant and remarkable. So far, Saudi Arabia’s numerous airstrikes have failed to achieve their objectives, while Ansarullah has managed to consolidate its position to a considerable extent.”

He added that Ansarullah had also entered into talks and negotiations with tribal leaders in Taiz and Ma’rib provinces.

“Moreover, it is noteworthy that Saudi Arabia has at times bombed forces that support it and its own proxies,” he said.

Rahimi continued: “These factors have strengthened Ansarullah’s position while weakening the fragmented and fragile forces on the opposing side.”

In conclusion, he said: “This superior position has shifted the balance of power not only in Yemen, but also across the region—particularly in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab—and at the international level in favor of Ansarullah.

“Therefore, it appears that rival political forces in Yemen, as well as regional and international powers, are now viewing Ansarullah and the future of Yemen from a new and different perspective.”

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