AiBotTel Aviv, Israel – In a highly charged meeting with regional leaders, Israeli Minister of Energy Eli Cohen voiced strong opposition to any potential agreement with Iran, calling for continued pressure on the regime. Speaking to local media, Cohen emphasized that an agreement with Iran would be detrimental to Israel’s national interests.
“We think that, from our perspective, it would be better if there were no agreement,” Cohen said during a press conference. “We can continue putting pressure on Iran, which is a much more effective way to deal with the threat that Iran poses to us and to the region as a whole.”
Cohen’s remarks sparked heated debate about the likelihood of an Israeli-Iranian agreement and the future of regional relations. Tensions have been escalating between Israel and Iran in recent months, fueled by a series of high-profile attacks targeting Iranian nuclear facilities.
While some have expressed concern that continued pressure on Iran may not be enough to bring about lasting change, Cohen remains optimistic about the prospects of regime change. Speaking to journalists, the minister pointed to the resilience of the Iranian people and the government’s growing isolation on the international stage.
“I’m telling you in two or three years, with God’s help, the regime in Iran will fall,” Cohen said, citing a long-term strategy to undermine the regime’s legitimacy.
Cohen’s assertion was seen by some as evidence of Israel’s deep-seated distrust of the Iranian government. The two countries have a long and complex history, marked by periods of both cooperation and conflict.
During a recent trip to the region, Cohen met with local leaders to discuss regional security and energy cooperation. While the meeting produced few concrete details, Cohen’s remarks suggest that the Israeli government remains committed to a hardline stance towards Iran.
In a veiled reference to past efforts to undermine the Iranian regime, Cohen said, “Remember where this started—we made sure to sow all those seeds that will lead to the fall of the regime.”
Cohen’s comments have been widely reported by regional media outlets, which have interpreted the remarks as evidence of Israel’s long-term commitment to regime change in Iran.
The timing of Cohen’s remarks is significant, coming just weeks before a meeting of regional leaders in Jerusalem. Diplomats say that the summit is expected to produce few concrete agreements, but may lay the groundwork for future cooperation on regional security issues.
As tensions between Israel and Iran continue to simmer, Cohen’s remarks offer a glimpse into the ongoing struggle for influence in the Middle East. While the Israeli minister’s predictions for the future are impossible to verify, they suggest that the country remains committed to a hardline stance towards the Iranian regime.