Iran and Egypt to hold talks on restoring full diplomatic ties

"But God said unto him, Thou FOOL. . ." Luke 12:20

the region but also to the recent meetings with Fatah and Hamas reps.in Egypt.If this means too that US pressure on Israel will increase in persuading israel to start negotiations around the Arab Initiative then all is well.The Palestine-Israeli conflict is the centrepiece around which everything in the ME hinges.

"It proves my point they attackled the Brits because they could get away with it,they backed off when the USA came across their sights." I think it proves the contrary, Peter. The capture of one small boatful of British sailors who were then speedily released for propaganda purposes is a totally different kettle of fish to an attack on a US armada of capital ships. If you can't see this there's no reasoning with you. By the way, while I was on holiday were any of the three Israeli captives released?

Glad to see you back as I noticed a few posts from you over the past couple days. Yessiree, it looks like the dollar is shakey and the Euro will become "cash" for tomorrow. The US is in so much debt to other nations they are becoming worried about the stability of their investment. Storm season is upon the US and after last year's hurricanes and this year's tornados, wild fires and all manner of strange goings on (bumble bees disappearing), it appears that a new reality has set in. I post less because it is the same apologists pushing the same nonsense to support bad behavior. I am sure they have noticed their "plan" is not at all consistent with the reality. High regards. Welcome back. Ballistic.

about somebody else with a "beggin bowl", nope, I cannot. Besides, it is "beggin cup" and nobody has a bigger beggin cup than you and yours!! Better get that umbrella handy and be prepared to pull back to your original "gift". That zionism nonsense is unraveling quicker than a cheap Walmart suit, yup, it is. Have coffee and stop talking about beggars because for you it is the pot calling the kettle black. Regards.

Egypt is a bit player,come on.It is the Saudis and Americans pulling the strings.

The United States, negotiated with Iran last week. Hence, Egypt is not doing somthing odd! Egypt proves now, it is a leader in the ME, since it should have relations, even with those it disgarees with. In the end, Egypt does have relations with Israel, which refuses peace, by not agreeing with no one since Rabin! Egypt now proves, it is more important to US interests than Israel. Israel, can't move, neither to peace, NOR to war!!! Israel is useless, with a stagnant PM, and a defense minister who is not fit. Egypt is making a "superb" political move. And, if Iran has nukes, Israel does too! In the end, Mubarak has called more than ones, for a WMD Free zone, but Israel never listened! So, what is the problem to have relations with another nuke nation, that doesn't listen? It is important for Egypt, to exist everywhere!

SPENGLER Why Iran will fight, not compromise Massive inflation, even more massive unemployment especially among the nation's young, and official economic statistics so distressing that the president insists they are fabricated by his political enemies - that is the sad story of today's Iran. There are very few ways out of this mess, and the most likely scenario is a new Persian imperial adventure.

of hundreds of Russian children may be "crap" to you but the Russians took it seriously.

This new developement is a further indicator of the folly of having given Egypt control of our security on the southern border between Gaza and Sinai. Not only have the Egyptians "allowed" arms, ammunition, monies and who-knows-what to be smuggled to our Pal enemies, but now they flirt with open relations with Iran which speaks openly and often about their ambition to annihilate our nation and our people world-wide (G-d forbid!). When will we take our heads out of the sand and assume responsability for our own security? When will we elect leaders committed to our walfare and not to foolish universalist fantasies?

Don't place your embassy near any military or nuclear facilities installations. Apparently, Egyptians withholding recognition of iran is what the US got for it's almost $2Billion a year in foreign aid as Mubarak hasn't given us anything else. From advising arafat he cannot sign any 2000 Camp David deal to withdrawing its ambassador from Israel following the 2000 arafat intifada to allowing terrorists to stockpile and then transport weapons into Gaza, Mubarak is a waste.

Israel is not interested in peace. One has only to look at the posts here to see that this is the case. They'll say anything to justify taking away non-Jewish property for themselves. If the Egypt-Iran talks are a diplomatic move toward a united front against Israel's plans for non-Jews, then this is a good thing. Israel must go for the good of all in the Middle East. It is not up to the Middle East to accept Israel, it is up to Israel to convince the Middle East that it should be accepted, and it had failed to do this (again just look at the posts here). So ciao Israel!

Rev 2:2 I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are Apostles, and are not, and "hast found them liars".

Peter, if I remember correctly, Wikipedia's information on SCO is from 2001. Check out more up-to-date sites by googling SCO, Iran. Don't even bother coming with the usual zionist crap with me. Even you must understand that Iran, with the backing of China and Russia, is not a sitting duck for the zionist neo cons in Washington, nor the zionists in so-called Israel. That game is finished. That perhaps explains the sudden willingness of Washington to go the diplomatic route. It also perhaps explains the aggressive stance of Putin on the eve of the G8 meeting. What is incomprehensible to me is why this is not top news in the international media.

Please do check these facts out for yourself. Actually, by this alliance, the world as we know it has turned upside down. I have seen nothing about this on my many channels. However, it makes sense out of why the USofA is now 'speaking' with Iran. It also makes sense of why Vladimir Putin is so aggressive on the eve of the G8 meeting. The site for this information is: www.atimes.com.

I am so sorry but i can't hold my laughs on such a joke!!! Egypt and Iran???? this is one impossible thing. as an egyptian I know one thing :Egypt and Iran are pure Enemies.. since the mad Islamic revolution in Iran took place we never got along and will never at least at this current time when Iran is seeking nuclear power to be the poss in the area and ofcourse to spread the shiite islam .. Never will be any relation with Iran except that I think Iran is seeking relation with Egypt to escape the Isolation from the world this is purely such a joke

As you know I dont agree with the politics but let people read this articulate post and decide.My view is to keep a strong defence and leave opportunity for change.Infact I would be interested in a peace deal if the arabs could get their act together. Well written Gabe even if you are upset at my comments

But they hold anti terrorist and seperatist excersizes.Terrorists like people who murdered hundreds of captive Russian children in Beslan or took over a Russian theater full of civillians and filled them up with explosives or are forming seperatist movements in China etc.They are specifically against both.

The world is getting more dangerous as far as Israel is concerned, but we have our Jewish defenders and detractors saying don’t worry. Shades of 1930’s Germany. Egypt will eventually be taken over by the Muslim Brotherhood as they are getting radicalized and their alliance with a soon to be Nuclear Iran run by the Mullahs is a very deadly combination. Unlike these Jews I mentioned, I am petrified. These Jews also do not see a circle that is closing in with the Balis taking over Jordan through sheer number and both Jordan and YESH being rum by Hamas. They can poo poo this to their hearts content but that is what is happening in front of our eyes. The abandonment of YESH to the Balis would be an extremely foolish move based on realities on the ground. To compound the problem you have Hizbulla in Lebanon still armed to the teeth as well as a fast rearming Syria.. With Israel’s deterrent being weak at this point of time I am not optimistic. The solution is to regain deterrent power. Dispatch all the Hamas leaders and the rank and file to meet their 72 virgins. Create a buffer zone in Gaza and warn Egypt not to move any soldiers contrary to the COLD PEACE treaty. Hit Hizbulla and if necessary create a no go Zone in South Lebanon. In short buffer Zones in all sectors. Sinai with Egypt, the river Jordan with Jordan/Palestine , South Lebanon with Lebanon and Golan with Syria. Buffer zones are not a panacea but as a trip wire work very well. PS Lets not forget a Shiiate Iraq !!!!!!

Hannah, that's marvelous.... Knowing Russia, they will not bow to any treaty and china will follow suit. That also explains the amount of land and population.... As for currency. Look for China but you might want to exclude the Muslims.

MAD IN THE HEAD !! THEY WERE BOASTING NO ONE DARE ATTACK THEM !!! THE N KOREANS SHOWED MORE SPUNK SOME YEARS BACK !!

My guess is that they are doing this so that if Iran gets the bomb, they can borrow it when needed.

...They quickly changed their minds and gave back the British,in a blink... That's the genius of the Iranians politicians you are just saying to the audiences. They released them because they already got the excellent publication they expected. It's about time, no more no less, hey, they got released, beyond those moronic neo-con had been expecting at that time. All those incidents happened even before that genius Bush fully realized what had happened in the GULF (remember his face when he talk to the press in OVAL OFFICE GARDEN: "ee..e because... the Iranians.. took them.. hmm, from ..IRAQI water...that's why....". Basically he didn't know what he was talking about, neither di Blair).

...They quickly changed their minds and gave back the British,in a blink... That's the genius of the Iranians politicians you are just saying to the audiences. They released them because they already got the excellent publication they expected. It's about time, no more no less, hey, they got released, beyond those moronic neo-con had been expecting at that time. All those incidents happened even before that genius Bush fully realized what had happened in the GULF (remember his face when he talk to the press in OVAL OFFICE GARDEN: "ee..e because... the Iranians.. took them.. hmm, from ..IRAQI water...that's why....". Basically he didn't know what he was talking about, neither di Blair).

Iran Embassy in Egypt = Reconnaissance base for Iran Revolutionary guards period!!

when they thought they could get away with it. They quickly changed their minds and gave back the British,in a blink. Not very martyr like to attack a speed boat and run but avoid the USA.

It proves my point they attackled the Brits because they could get away with it,they backed off when the USA came across their sights. What was attacking the British navy an example of?an example of perfect rationality? If the next Islamic terrorist plot,should heaven forbid,succeeed in Britain will that be perfectly rational because attacking Brits is rational.? You leftist 5th columnists can't stop twisting and spinning for your countries enemies can you?

Under Irans guidance, Egypt will take a second look at the infamous Camp David hudna and realize that it is worthless. Iran will also provide Egypt with nuclear weapons, and allow Egypt to prevent zionist intervention in Gaza, Under Egyptian cover, zionists will have to abandon Sderot and Ashkelon to its rightful owners. Belarus is looking more attractive

Google under Shanghai Cooperation Organizion, Iran, and you will find that Iran has recently joined this organization which was, previous to their entry, made up of China, Russia, and several 'stan' states. Before Iran came in, the SCO member states occupied a territory of around 30 million 189 thousand square kilometers, which makes up three fifths of the Eurasian continent, and had a population of 1.5 billion, which makes up a quarter of the planet?s population. The SCO has a mutual defence pact. Are you beginning to understand why the USofA is suddenly 'talking' to Iran? Are you beginning to understand why any attack against Iran would indeed be a foolish move? And, finally, are you beginning to understand that zionism and neo-con America has been successfully checkmated? So now, you only show yourselves as being 'passe' by continuing to whine about Iran. They are suddenly much stronger than Israel and all its allies (only 1, at last count).

The question is can they? The world is getting more complicated and will soon be more dangerous.Countries actually are much less of a problem than small groups. With countries we actually know where they are. With groups they can move quickly and get lost in a crowd.Thats why I even suggest the Palestinians have an army.When something happens from a group we have to wait and see who takes responsibility,with a country its mostly self evident.What deterrents are there for groups?Iran is using groups.It was an impossible situation re Lebanon for Israel for Hizbullah was a moving target and not a static one. Im not sure about these talks between Iran and Egypt.It seems one minute we understand the arabs and the next we shake our heads with disbelief.But I also think that they too scratch their heads.Nothing seems to rhyme. No I dont believe they are all ganging up on Israel.I do believe though that the world has to come together a little.There are just too many common problems.

"THE USA held naval manouvers of the coast of Iran first,just a few weeks ago. The Heroic Martyrs of the Revolutionary Guard did not dare to attack that navy.They blinked instead. Iran got the message now they are talking." Since an attack on the US navy would have provided Bush with the excuse he needed to attack Iran's nuclear facilities it appears to me that the Iranians showed exemplary judgment in not doing so. It shows that Iran's leaders are not the crazed hotheads they are made out to be by Zionists anxious for war but are perfectly rational politicians. I can't think of a single reason why Iran should have attacked the US fleet. Your suggestion, Peter, that Iranian restraint shows weakness or cowardice on their part is ridiculous baloney.

...first,just a few weeks ago... They have already been there for years, mate. They were trying to bull Iran not to mess with their business in Iraq and to stop their nuclear programs. Nothing happen, nobody was afraid anymore by the so called NAVAL MANOUVERS that back and forth inside that tiny coast. The US deterrence was long gone, baby. That NAVAL even couldn't do nothing when the Iranian guard was capturing those British sailors in Basra.

first,just a few weeks ago. The Heroic Martyrs of the Revolutionary Guard did not dare to attack that navy.They blinked instead. Iran got the message now they are talking.

Thankfully, the USofA will soon declare bankruptsy and be therefore unable to buy off their client states (Egypt, Pakistan, Israel, Lebanon, among many). Then these states will have to make compromises and alliances as they see fit, without Big Brother manipulating them through yankee dollars and military aid.

PROBABLY THE BEGGING BOWL WILL COME OUT PRETTY QUICKLY !

The prophecy of Ezekiel is coming to past.!!! Read Ezekiel 38 & 39.

the arabs are uniting, and israel better watch out, it does NOT have the clout anymore, it might be in a sticky situation when all the arabs fully come together and DEMAND land back or else, and again i will say, just give the land back and all is over and forgoten.some pro jewish people will laugh and ridicule me, but i haven't been wrong at all about previous predictions, and quite a few " i told you so", this WILL be another.

Which cards are you talking about ??? May be the occupation cards !!!! I wonder for people who blame Egypt for any role that it tries to play , is not the whole world trying to talk to Tehran ???

There is no time to delay.

Israel is a military junta masquerading as a democracy and Eypt is a full-blown military dictatorship. They're natural allies.

Out of ten postings up to this moment (it 09:01 here in Greece),only one was objective and clear. Those who saw the article as another yet opportunity to bash Israel show very clearly that they would be happy to see Egypt fall into the trap and follow suit on Ah-MAD's crazy dreams......

Zionists signing peace treaties with a few corrupt Arab leaders by bribing them here and there is not peace. Why can't Zionists move freely around cairo or any other Egyptian city with a Jewish hat on them? Both Egyptian and Iranian people hate Zionists because of the crimes they are committing every day against humanity. The only way out of this misery is the removal of all Zionists from the American and Israeli governments. They have become a shame for the real Jewish people who have lived in harmony and happiness with all the Islamic nations.

The American blink first, Egyptian to follow, Israel more lonely, Iran won: the Islamic Republic save, her deterrence rise, her nuclear program serured. BRAVO.

Are they not supposed to?

... decide to renew diplomatic relations and whatever else comes along with, it would be in the best interest of all ME nations... and most definately it would be none of Israels business... Israels image in the world as an apartheid country is spreading and more boycotts will follow... The tide is changing course... Great news.

Notice the activity centers around Iran. It is the Supreme Council with Ahmadinejad as the mouthpiece that has vocalized the approach now seen. Forget Egypt using the US speaking to Iran as an excuse. It is Iran seeking any opportunity to unify the Islamic front which surrounds Israel. Just look at the map! Jordan will be the last man out in this deadly game of musical chairs, and Israel is going to be their pinata. What a party! Thank you, Iran. This is not about "diplomatic relations." It must be seen as survival for Israel. You don't think Iran will make good on its promise to cure the Zionist problem? Better think again--or, better yet, start thinking for the first time!

America is talking to Iran, Egypt is talking to Iran, inevitabely Jordan and other "moderate" Arab states will follow. These moves are long overdue, as is the independent Palestinian state. They may even be related. It is not possible for Israel to expand in the west bank, pacify the Palestinians, hold on the the Golan, and nullify the threat of Iran, without making some major changes. It may not even be possible if these changes are made.

There are two sides to this coin. And however it falls, the outcome will be obvious for all to see. If Egypt shows itself to be truely a friend of the west, and by definition, Israel, then diplomatic ties between the two countries will bear fruit for all concerned. If however, the union proves to be an unholy alliance (and this is how I personaly see it), the face of impending doom will will be revealed and action can be taken by those countries that feel its interests have not been served. We're always better off with an obvious target. But if the Egyptians see the big picture and act with integrity, we can all be pleasantly surprised. Either way, we know who we are dealing with.

An exchange of ambassadors and you all talk as if Nasser has risen from the dead, united the Arab world (with Persians for good measure,) developed nukes and is marching on Tel Aviv. Get a grip. Ever since the Hizbollah war, Israel seems to fear its own shadow. As for Egypt, it may hate Israel but is way too poor to fight it. All its meager revenue, from tourism to the Suez Canal to U.S./EU aid would be at risk. And most of you are just waiting for an excuse to take the Sinai back. Egyptians know this and wont give you one.

Those who think there is a divide among the dark forces are naive or do not know anything about Islamist Jihadism. It is time they spend time reading books on the dark forces by such brilliant experts as Mark A. Gabriel, PhD, Dore Gold, PhD, Daniel Pipes, PhD, Gregory M. Davis, PhD, Brigitte Gabriel, Oriana Fallaci, Steven Emerson, Robert Spencer, Gerald Posner, Kenneth R. Timmerman, Colonel David Hunt, Walid Shoebat, Robert Baer and Hal Lindsey. The fact is there is NO divide among the dark forces. They all share the same religion in Jihadism. They are all hellbent on the domination of non-Islamist countries. Egypt's move shows that the Peace Treaty with Israel that Sadat died for was just a ploy to get Israel to give them land. They still support Hamas and Iran who are hellbent on the destruction of Israel. All the dark forces' countries in the Middle East have been indoctrinted with the same goal. It is time for Israel to never be fooled into any peace crap to Hell.

If Egypt renews its ties with Iran than it has played both America and Israel for fools. One only has to listen to the top Egyptian song "I hate Israel" to understand how these two seemingly different countries share something in common. All the American aid and arms sent to Egypt may be a waste and threat as Egypt has been a great actor as a friend with benefits. The increasing power of the brotherhood in Egypt, the rise of Hamas in Gaza, Hezbollah in Lebanon and Iran seeking nuclear weapons have all contributed to a more dangerous world. The war on terror has likely not seen its peak. The middle east is like a table of poker players and only Israel is willing to show its cards.