According to reports from international news agencies, Ahmad Al-Tawijri stated that Iran is not Venezuela; it is a large, complex nation with extensive deterrent capabilities. He warned that deploying ground troops to Iran would be a military suicide for the US or Israel. Furthermore, any conflict with Iran could escalate into a prolonged and bloody battle across the region.
He continued by arguing that it is unreasonable to demand Iran halt its nuclear program while ignoring Israel’s nuclear arsenal. The threat of nuclear weapons is not confined to one nation; any power possessing such arms bears responsibility for global security.
Al-Tawijri emphasized the need for Iran to act wisely and realistically, avoiding provocations that could lead to reckless actions. He insisted that disarming all weapons of mass destruction should be the world’s top priority, especially for the US, as humanity cannot live under the shadow of this nightmare.
He noted that Saudi Arabia has made significant efforts to prevent any military action, recognizing that Iran is not Venezuela and that war could devastate the entire region. Riyadh has concluded that resolving disputes through negotiation is far more effective than military options. If the US or Israel were to attack, Iran could target American bases in the region, possessing destructive tools that could destabilize the Persian Gulf and even close the Strait of Hormuz.
Furthermore Saudi Arabia understands that Iran is not Venezuela and that Tehran’s response could embroil all regional players in conflict. This understanding has led Saudi Arabia to mobilize all its resources to avert such a dangerous scenario despite the hardliners in Israel being unsatisfied.
