Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Old Middle Eastern Enemies Are Now Becoming Friends



Egyptians Court U.S. Foes -- Wall Street Journal

CAIRO—Iran and Egypt's new government signaled Monday they were moving quickly to thaw decades of frosty relations, worrying the U.S., Israel and Saudi Arabia that the overtures could upset the Mideast's fragile balance of power.

Iran said it appointed an ambassador to Egypt for the first time since the two sides froze diplomatic relations more than three decades ago, the website of the Iranian government's official English-language channel, Press TV, reported late Monday.

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More News On The Developing Egypt - Iran Relationship

Egypt and Iran forging closer links with ambassadors plan -- The Telegraph
Egyptian Foreign Ministry denies resumption of diplomatic relations with Iran -- Ahram Online
Egypt's diplomatic moves may upset US -- FOX News
Top Egyptian Islamist in Tehran talks -- Ahram Online/AFP
Iran appoints 1st ambassador to Egypt in 30 years -- Ynet News

My Comment: These moves should not be a surprise. Even though there is an Arab-Sunni Iranian-Shiite split, both countries do have some common interests. But what the Egyptians should be concerned about is how the Saudi may react. But for the moment .... while the Saudis are concerned .... they are doing nothing to change this growing Egypt-Iran relationship.

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