Iran says U.S.-backed air defence pact with Arabs will raise tensions

Iranian flag is pictured in entrance of Iran’s International Ministry constructing in Tehran November 23, 2009. REUTERS/Morteza Nikoubazl

DUBAI, July 9 (Reuters) – Iran’s overseas ministry mentioned on Saturday that plans by the USA and Israel for a joint defence pact with Arab states to counter the specter of Iranian drones and missiles would solely enhance regional tensions.

“The entry of foreigners within the area …won’t create safety and stability however is itself the primary reason behind stress and regional rift,” ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani mentioned, in accordance with state media.

America and Israel are looking for to put the groundwork for a safety alliance with Arab states that may join air defence methods to fight Iranian drone and missile assaults within the Center East, sources conversant in the plan mentioned. learn extra

Talking forward of U.S. President Joe Biden’s journey subsequent week to the Center East which is to start out in Israel, White Home spokesman John Kirby mentioned on Thursday that U.S. officers are discussing methods of integrating air defence capabilities with regional leaders within the face of a menace from Iran. learn extra

However Kanaani mentioned: “America raises such points… solely with the intention of sowing Iranophobia and division among the many nations within the area.”

Reporting by Dubai newsroom; modifying by Alex Richardson and Jason Neely

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