But the vehement and deliberate statement by Iranian minister has exposed the vulnerability of Saudi Arabia. The US and Israel may continue provocations, own between Iran and Saudi Arabia will continue. ..…

So to have Saudi Arabia form this alliance, this strong alliance, across alliances with U.A.E., with Egypt, and with Israel, is now being seen as an objective that shouldn’t be compromised because we are worried about individuals being in prison. ..…

But agreement on this question will require U.S to accept that Tehran's desire to develop missile systems is legitimate given Islamic Republic's hostile neighbors — Israel and Saudi Arabia chief among them. ..…

There is progress towards normalization with Israel given the technological transfers from Israel to Saudi Arabia, the help with intelligence that are already documented. ... And I think it will be the same if Saudi Arabia signed a peace treaty with Israel. . . ...…

Trump might well be maneuvering to avoid a new war as he will be in full 2020 campaign mode and wants to avoid falling into a quagmire, but the basic belligerency of the administration and its strong tilt towards supporting feckless allies like Israel and Saudi Arabia is certain to continue...…