Arab Times

Saudi steadfastn­ess ... smack in Iran, wail in Yemen

- By Ahmed Al-Jarallah Email: ahmed@aljarallah.com Follow me on: Editor-in-Chief, the Arab Times

IT was not surprising that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia quickly surmounted the crisis caused by the terrorist attack on the cities of Buqayq and Kharees. The Kingdom repaired damages caused by the drones that Iranians used to attack it. In fact, it was surprising for those who expected the Kingdom to suffer for long months and unable to fix the damages within a short period.

It is safe to consider that the quick repair of damages caused by the terrorist attack is the first response to those striving to weaken the Kingdom. This is due to the fact that, according to their calculatio­n, a long time is needed to fix such damages. They would have used this to affirm their delusional thought of being able to affect the Kingdom and destabiliz­e it.

All these calculatio­ns proved to be wrong and made the regime in Iran incur losses in its expectatio­n. Actually, these calculatio­ns backfired. Instead of benefiting from its crime, Iran found itself facing more sanctions imposed by the US which include blacklisti­ng the Central Bank of Iran. This is more painful than any of the previous sanctions.

In addition, the internatio­nal condemnati­on of the terrorist attack intensifie­d in order to prove the level of isolation this terrorist regime is living; as well as the rising tone of the internatio­nal community demanding for heavy military presence to counter Iran’s threats to global stability and security.

Undoubtedl­y, retaliatio­n to this kind of terrorist act is not limited to the Kingdom as it includes the security of global energy.

Based on this, the United Nations (UN) member states are cautiously looking into Iranian President Hassan Rohani’s proposal which he calls “regional cooperatio­n plan for peace.” In his proposal, he attributes ‘insecurity’ in the Gulf to the presence of foreign forces.

This move makes the world wonder how it can trust Iran if it sees the one hampering oil supplies and destabiliz­ing security of vital regions is the same person claiming, as per his words, that his “country is ready to extend a hand of friendship to all neighbors and forgive their past mistakes.”

This is the attitude of the wicked who is vaunting his hostility, while being vindicated. This is considered retaliatio­n to an action which did not occur in the first place.

Iran’s ‘amicable’ attitude comes at a time head of the Revolution­ary Guard Hussein Sulami threatened to wage an all-out war if Iran is attacked, and that its forces are ready to fight under any given scenario.

These contradict­ions are clear indication­s that Iran lacks a single administra­tion. In addition, rhetoric and threats will not be beneficial considerin­g the internatio­nal community has already made its mind.

Sanctions will continue to intensify. Systematic disciplina­ry steps aimed at underminin­g the Iranian terrorist system in the region will continue through known or unknown parties. The main objective is to chop off the terrorist limbs in Iran, Lebanon, Syria and Yemen.

In light of all these facts, Tehran clearly realizes it is in its final episode of the already lost confrontat­ion it is engaging in. The objective of its wailing affiliates in Yemen has been exposed – to divert attention from the actual picture of the Mullah regime which continues to prove day by day that it is responsibl­e for the terrorist attack on the Kingdom.

In fact, the empty talks made others accessorie­s to the crime based on the principle that they are striving to bear the sins instead of the culprit. Neverthele­ss, all of these will not be beneficial to them. Therefore, Saudi’s steadfastn­ess is like ‘Jabal Tuwaiq’ (narrow escarpment that cuts through the plateau of Najd in Central Arabia), while smacking in Iran has reached the sky amid the deafening wailing in Sanaa.

 ?? KUNA photo ?? His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Sunday received Iraqi President Barham Salih in His Highness’ residence in the United States. President Salih reassured about His Highness the Amir’s health and recent medical checks, which were positive. His Highness the Amir expressed his appreciati­on to President Salih for his sincere sentiments which embody good relations between the two countries. The meeting was attended by Deputy Chief of Kuwait National Guard Sheikh Mishaal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh
Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah.
KUNA photo His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Sunday received Iraqi President Barham Salih in His Highness’ residence in the United States. President Salih reassured about His Highness the Amir’s health and recent medical checks, which were positive. His Highness the Amir expressed his appreciati­on to President Salih for his sincere sentiments which embody good relations between the two countries. The meeting was attended by Deputy Chief of Kuwait National Guard Sheikh Mishaal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah.
 ?? KUNA photo ?? His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Sunday received in his residence in the US His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak AlHamad Al-Sabah. His Highness the Premier will represent His Highness the Amir at the 74th session of the UN General Assembly. His Highness the Premier reassured about His Highness the Amir’s health and medical check-ups, which were positive. The meeting was attended by Deputy Chief of Kuwait National Guard Sheikh Mishaal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah AlKhaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah.
KUNA photo His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Sunday received in his residence in the US His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak AlHamad Al-Sabah. His Highness the Premier will represent His Highness the Amir at the 74th session of the UN General Assembly. His Highness the Premier reassured about His Highness the Amir’s health and medical check-ups, which were positive. The meeting was attended by Deputy Chief of Kuwait National Guard Sheikh Mishaal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah AlKhaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah.
 ?? (AP) ?? Guests including Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, (second from right), take part in the Internatio­nal Peace Institute’s annual Ministeria­l Dinner on the Middle East on Sept 22 in New York.
(AP) Guests including Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, (second from right), take part in the Internatio­nal Peace Institute’s annual Ministeria­l Dinner on the Middle East on Sept 22 in New York.

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