A function of normal diplomatic ties governing nations and states is that third parties strictly not be allowed to violate interaction between the two sides. It also obliges each side not to allow its territory to be used by governments or groups for hostile acts against the other.
The recently reported offensive Israeli war drills in parts of Greece, which is an ancient civilization, shocked politicians and pundits alike in many parts of the globe.
Moreover, exposure of the games by one of America’s establishment media, The New York Times, one month after the maneuvers is pretty dubious and questionable, to say the least.
However, what is more unfortunate from the Iranian perspective is that western and Zionist political camps and their media outlets claimed that the Israeli maneuvers in parts of Greece and Tunisia were aimed at preparing the lawless regime in Tel Aviv to hit Iran’s nuclear facilities.
Iran and Greece are two of the very few ancient civilizations with deep roots. The two countries have enjoyed normal ties since time immemorial and are key players also on the world cultural scene.
Our two countries along with Italy and Egypt are seen as founders of civilization in the Mediterranean and Middle East regions, and in recent years have exchanged several delegations to help facilitate cultural dialogue among nations. The Iranian people and government have perpetually viewed Greece in a positive light.
Interestingly, while relations between Iran and the European Union over the past three decades have been full of ups and downs, Iran-Greece ties have been normal, and by accounts sustainable.
Some regional observers rightly hold the view that probably one of the intentions of the Zionist regime in staging the war games over Greek airspace was aimed at undermining Athens-Tehran relations. That the Greek government made available its airspace to a visibly criminal and inhumane regime will naturally lead to change in the attitude of Iranians and the largely Muslim region toward Athens.
The corrupted Zionist ruling establishment does not possess the means and stature to contemplate military action against Iran. However, the fact that an ancient and credible country like Greece was influenced by the irresponsible demands of Zionist rulers and their equally evil western backers, will harm Greece on the regional and international scenes.
The free world and international public opinion obviously expect countries like Greece to have broad vision, strive for peace and security, and contribute to cessation of hostilities as and when they occur. It is regrettable that the elite and political class in Athens allowed Israel to do what it did with inherently crooked intention. The respected people of that country and its great civilization will find it rather difficult to accept this is not so stellar performance of their leaders.