Trump: Israeli Aid to Saudi Arabia Boosts Normalization Prospects
Translated & summarized from Makor Rishon by baba
Former U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Israel provided significant aid to Saudi Arabia in its fight against the Houthis, suggesting this boosts prospects for normalization. He believes Saudi Arabia is receptive to further Israeli support. Meanwhile, U.S. Admiral Brad Cooper reported that Iran's economic woes are forcing its proxy groups to send funds back to Tehran, with Iran losing an estimated $25 billion due to U.S. naval blockades.
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- Former U.S. President Donald Trump said Israel aided Saudi Arabia against the Houthis.
- Trump believes this Israeli assistance improves normalization chances with Saudi Arabia.
- Saudi Arabia is reportedly pleased to receive Israeli and American support.
- U.S. Admiral Brad Cooper stated Iran's economic crisis impacts its proxy groups.
- Iranian proxies like Hezbollah and Hamas are sending money back to Iran.
- Iran has lost an estimated $25 billion in revenue due to U.S. naval blockades.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump revealed on Friday that Israel provided significant assistance to Saudi Arabia in its ongoing conflict with the Houthi terrorist organization in Yemen. Trump stated that Riyadh is pleased to receive both Israeli and American support, and suggested that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and his associates would be open to further Israeli aid.
Trump, who actively promoted the Abraham Accords during his presidency, sees the potential for normalization between Israel and Saudi Arabia as a key global objective. He indicated that this possibility has returned to the discussion table, perhaps more strongly than ever, following the reported Israeli assistance.
In separate remarks, Admiral Brad Cooper, Commander of U.S. Central Command, noted that Iran's escalating economic crisis is impacting its proxy groups. Cooper stated that Hezbollah, Hamas, and Iraqi Shiite militias, which have historically received funding from the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, have begun transferring money back to Iran. He estimated that U.S. naval blockades have caused Iran to lose approximately $25 billion in revenue.
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