Saudis give nod to Israeli to use their airspace, should Israel decide to go after Iran’s nuke sites

Should Israel decide its time to strike Iran’s nuke sites, Saudi Arabia of all places would allow them to use their airspace. With Iran still in choas after the rigged election, I doubt Israel would attempt anything at this point. According to the Times Online (UK):

The head of Mossad, Israel’s overseas intelligence service, has assured Benjamin Netanyahu, its prime minister, that Saudi Arabia would turn a blind eye to Israeli jets flying over the kingdom during any future raid on Iran’s nuclear sites.

Earlier this year Meir Dagan, Mossad’s director since 2002, held secret talks with Saudi officials to discuss the possibility.

The Israeli press has already carried unconfirmed reports that high-ranking officials, including Ehud Olmert, the former prime minister, held meetings with Saudi colleagues. The reports were denied by Saudi officials.

“The Saudis have tacitly agreed to the Israeli air force flying through their airspace on a mission which is supposed to be in the common interests of both Israel and Saudi Arabia,” a diplomatic source said last week.

Although the countries have no formal diplomatic relations, an Israeli defence source confirmed that Mossad maintained “working relations” with the Saudis.

John Bolton, the former US ambassador to the United Nations who recently visited the Gulf, said it was “entirely logical” for the Israelis to use Saudi airspace.

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July 5, 2009 · Filed Under Iran, Israel


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  • Harrison Forbes

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  • Harrison Forbes

    P.S
    Please add Rachel Maddow and Keith Olberman to the list of media hacks. Your guy won. It’s time to stop bashing other media outlets and report the news. MSNBC news??? Wheres the news? Enough of our personal thoughts and beliefs.