Iran Angered by Donald Trump's Saudi Arabia Visit; Vows Defiance.
Trump Visit: Former US President Donald Trump is currently touring Gulf Countries. Upon arriving in Saudi Arabia, he openly praised the Crown Prince, calling him a "wonderful person" and a "great leader," expressing his fondness for him. While this statement highlighted the warmth of Saudi-US relations, it was met with b disapproval from Iran.
Iran responded bly. Iranian President Masoud Pareishkian clearly stated that they are not afraid of Trump's threats, declaring, "We will die, but we will not bow before this bully."
Trump's Massive Deals – Billions of Dollars in Agreements with Saudi Arabia
Trump's visit aims to achieve both political and economic goals. The US finalized a nearly $142 billion defense deal and a $600 billion investment package with Saudi Arabia, focusing on Artificial Intelligence, Infrastructure, and Energy sectors. Trump described this as a significant step in strengthening US-Saudi relations.
Easing of Sanctions on Syria, Controversy over Al-Shara Meeting
During his Saudi visit, Trump announced the lifting of sanctions on Syria, stating that their purpose had been fulfilled and Syria should be given a chance to rebuild itself.
Trump also met with Syrian President Ahmad Al-Shara, who has past links to Al-Qaeda and served five years in a US prison. This meeting has drawn significant criticism.
Iran Issues a Stern Warning
While Trump strengthens economic and strategic ties with Gulf nations, Iran expresses its displeasure. Responding to Trump on live television, the Iranian President said, "They think they will scare us with their shouting, but we would rather embrace death than submit to their bullying."
Iran's firm stance indicates that America's pressure tactics are ineffective. Trump's Gulf tour is viewed as an attempt to forge unity against Iran, but Tehran insists it will not succumb to pressure.
The Real Purpose of Trump's Gulf Trip
Donald Trump's Gulf trip has multiple objectives:
- Boosting trade and investment
- Strengthening strategic partnerships
- Reducing Iranian influence
- Securing major deals for the US economy
Trump's deals with Saudi Arabia and the UAE are part of his plan to pressure Iran and rally Gulf nations against it.