A US-sponsored two-day conference focused on the Middle East targets top to build a coalition against what Washington sees as a threat posed by Iran. It also presented signs of ties between Israel and Arab nations to warming off.

The conference in Warsaw would be bringing together foreign ministers and officials of over 60 nations. The main agenda of the conference which kicked-off on 13th February focused on issues like conflicts in Syria, Iran, Yemen, and Israeli-Palestinian peace.

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Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Israel, Egypt and member nations of the European Union have sent their representatives for the meeting. In fact, on the sidelines of the conference, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu even met Oman’s foreign minister, Yousuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah.

Oman does not formally acknowledge Israel. Nor do Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. These nations also share Israel’s concerns about Iran’s nuclear program and participation in many regional contention zones.

Talking to Netanyahu, Alawi stated that people in the Middle East have endured a lot because they have clung to the past. Presently, it’s the time when they should look out towards the future.

Israel’s PM Netanyahu, has been trying to play up his diplomatic gains before Israel’s due election that has been scheduled in April. He has often indicated of warmer ties with Gulf Arab states.

A photo opportunity of Netanyahu with senior leaders from Arab nations in Warsaw might be a big win for Washington as it looks for to increasing pressure against Tehran. The Iranians stated that it is U.S.-affiliated forces in the region, and not they, who are aggressive.

Mike Pence, US Vice President is heading the U.S. delegation, and he would be accompanied by Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State and White House advisor Jared Kushner.

Arab countries, as well as Israel, face a common risk of Iranian regional assault and Washington was working closely with these countries to combat it.