Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader, has expressed opposition to the US administration’s efforts to normalize relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel. The ongoing diplomatic efforts led by Secretary of State Antony Blinken are seen as counterproductive by the Supreme Leader, who advocates for Palestinian self-determination and governance.
Iran views any progress in relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel as a threat to its own interests. The country is concerned about the potential diplomatic shift in the region that could result from the normalization of relations between these two countries. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei believes that Palestine should be returned to the Palestinians, who will then establish their own regime to decide the fate of the Zionists.
The possibility of Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords, which aim to normalize relations with Israel, poses a significant risk to Iran’s regional influence. The Supreme Leader’s opposition to this development reflects Iran’s deep-seated concerns over the potential diplomatic shift in the region. As such, Iran remains vigilant against any attempts to sideline its interests through the normalization of relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel.
