Turki Al Faisal: Israel Attempted to Drag Saudi Arabia into War with Iran for Regional Dominance
Former Saudi Ambassador to the US, Prince Turki Al Faisal, has accused Israel of attempting to involve Saudi Arabia in a direct conflict with Iran to establish regional dominance. In an article published in Arab News, Prince Turki stated that Riyadh avoided this confrontation through foresight, preventing potential regional destruction. He characterized the Israeli government's actions as adventurism and described Israel not as a security partner, but as a source of instability threatening Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s strategic vision. The piece highlights that Saudi Arabia and Oman opposed the US-Israeli military actions against Iran from the outset. Prince Turki further criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for strategic blindness, suggesting that the alliance between Netanyahu and former US President Donald Trump was destined to fail in its goal of toppling Iran’s regime. The article reflects a significant shift in Saudi diplomatic rhetoric, aligning with views in Washington that identify Israel as a primary driver of recent regional escalation.
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