Saudi-Iran Dispute Unlikely to Take Israel to War: Analysts
2017-11-18 - 9:13 p
Bahrain Mirror- AFP: A rare interview given by a top Israeli general to a Saudi-owned news site has raised speculation of joint military action against Iran and its allies, but analysts say it appears unlikely.
Though Saudi Arabia and Israel have no official diplomatic ties, they share a common enemy in Tehran, with both seeking to limit the Islamic republic's expanding influence in the Middle East.
Tensions between the Saudis and Iran have intensified in recent weeks, with Riyadh-backed Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri stepping down over what he called Iran's grip on his country.
Iranian-backed Hezbollah, which is dominant in Lebanon, is also a great enemy of Israel -- with which it fought a war in 2006.
Hezbollah and Iran have accused Saudi Arabia of pressing Israel to launch attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Saudi Arabia has also accused Iran of meddling in Yemen by supporting Huthi rebels against the Riyadh-backed government.
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