Iran’s exiled prince Reza Pahlavi met with former Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz on the sidelines of the annual Jerusalem Post convention in New York.
“We mentioned the wealthy historical past between our two nations and the alternatives for future cooperation not solely between Israel and a secular and democratic Iran, however throughout the Middle East,” Pahlavi tweeted on Monday. “Let’s usher in a brand new period collectively,” he stated.
Details of the assembly between the 2 sides haven’t been disclosed.
As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu escalates his risk to assault Iran’s nuclear amenities, Iranian opposition determine Pahlavi seems to be a rallying level between Iranians and Israelis.
Gantz, who served within the earlier Israeli authorities, additionally strongly opposes the Iranian regime, its nuclear program, and its intervention within the area.
In April, Mr. Pahlavi toured Israel as a part of an effort to rally worldwide assist for the Islamic Republic and assist the Iranian riot.
At a press convention in Tel Aviv, Pahlavi stated Iranians are the precise reverse of Iran’s present rulers and that the regime doesn’t characterize the Iranian folks. “They haven’t any enmity in the direction of any nation or religion. Iranians and Israelis acknowledge how essential it’s for our future to be strategic companions and work collectively to handle many points. “I do know that you simply perceive. I got here right here to convey this message to the folks of Israel,” he stated.