Iran\u2019s President Ebrahim Raisi expressed skepticism about the potential success of U.S.-backed efforts to normalize relations between Israel and Gulf Arab states, including Saudi Arabia. In an interview with CNN, Raisi emphasized that Iran had not rejected the presence of nuclear inspectors from the United Nations\u2019 nuclear watchdog in the country. While Iran has recently restricted access to some inspectors, Raisi clarified that his nation had no issue with the U.N. nuclear watchdog\u2019s inspection of its nuclear sites.<\/p>\n
Raisi\u2019s remarks come amid the backdrop of Israel\u2019s closer ties with several Gulf nations, including the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Sudan, and Morocco, as part of a U.S.-led diplomatic initiative in 2020 aimed at fostering normalization of relations. The prospect of establishing diplomatic ties with Saudi Arabia, a nation housing some of Islam\u2019s holiest sites, remains a significant objective for Israel and could potentially reshape the Middle East\u2019s geopolitical landscape.<\/p>\n
Addressing Iran\u2019s nuclear program, President Raisi reaffirmed Iran\u2019s stance against the use of nuclear weapons and weapons of mass destruction, citing a belief that such weapons have no place in Iran\u2019s policies. He clarified that Iran had not categorically rejected the presence of inspectors from the international community.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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