Iran-Israel Crisis: Riyadh Enters the Scene
By: Mr. Alfred DJASNAN — Charilogone Dronfield, United Kingdom — June 22, 2025As the conflict between Israel and Iran enters a critical phase, Saudi Arabia now appears to be actively involved. Recent reports indicate the deployment of American B-2 Spirit stealth bombers to the region, notably to the Prince Sultan Air Force Base. This maneuver reflects increased military coordination between the United States, Israel, and Saudi Arabia, explicitly aimed at neutralizing Iran's nuclear facilities buried deep underground.
The Role of the United States and Donald Trump's Posture
President Donald Trump, long hesitant, now appears inclined to consider direct intervention. Although he has publicly insisted on a diplomatic resolution, his latest decisions—including the redeployment of bombers and tanker aircraft—show his willingness to maintain maximum military pressure and quickly activate offensive options.
Saudi Arabia, a New Strategic Pivot
The arrival of the B-2s on Saudi soil marks a significant shift. Long cautious in its relations with Tehran, Riyadh is increasingly aligning itself with Washington and Tel Aviv. This repositioning could serve a dual purpose: to curb the expansion of Iranian influence and consolidate its role as a key regional power.
Cross-Pressure: The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam and the Water War
On Truth Social, Trump also recalled that the United States had financially supported the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam in Ethiopia. He asserted that his intervention at the helm of the negotiations had prevented escalation, declaring: "Peace reigns, at least for now, thanks to my intervention, and it will remain so!" Egypt, heavily dependent on the Nile, sees this Ethiopian project as a direct threat to its water security. Despite diplomatic efforts in Washington, Addis Ababa ultimately refused to sign the proposed agreement.
Trump's media outing is part of a broader strategy to promote his role as mediator in various hotbeds of tension: Israel/Iran, India/Pakistan, and now Egypt/Ethiopia. It can also be interpreted as a signal sent to Cairo, which has recently moved closer to China, notably through joint military exercises using the latest generation of fighter jets.
Conclusion: Towards a Regional Reconfiguration?
The increased involvement of external powers in the Iran-Israel conflict, the growing militarization of the Gulf, and rising tensions over water resources are outlining the contours of a Middle East undergoing reshaping. If B-2 bombers subsequently enter action against Iran, the repercussions could extend beyond the regional sphere and lead to a redefinition of geopolitical balances on a global scale.
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