From Bahrain to Azerbaijan, Iran is obsessed with ‘Zionist’ threats - analysis

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From Bahrain to Azerbaijan, Iran is obsessed with ‘Zionist’ threats - analysis
As Israel successfully upgraded its relationship with Azerbaijan and Bahrain, Iran is trying to counter Israel's diplomatic success with threats to its neighbors.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN
Published: NOVEMBER 13, 2022

Iran has spent the last two decades trying to bring its forces to Israel’s borders. This was manifested through support for Hamas, Hezbollah and the Hashd al-Shaabi group in Iraq. Now, Tehran is worried about Israel’s role in the Gulf as well as its warming relations with Azerbaijan.

Israel and Azerbaijan are strategic partners, with Defense Minister Benny Gantz recently visiting Baku. Israeli defense companies have also taken part in the Bahrain Air International Show and Israeli Air Force commander Gen. Eyal Grinboim visited Bahrain last week.

Iran is increasingly concerned about Israel’s connections to both Bahrain and Azerbaijan. This is important to Tehran because it reverses the usual role of Iran in the region, expanding its influence and attacking other countries via proxy groups. Now it is Iran who is facing protests at home and is worried that countries closer to it may be a threat.

more............. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-722234
 
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