Iran has recently forged closer ties with several Latin American governments such as Venezuela. This has alarmed some U.S. foreign policy wonks as well as the Obama administration. Such concerns have also worried the Israeli government who, according to an article in the local press, is preparing to counterbalance Iran’s influence in the Americas:In the coming months Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman will launch a diplomatic offensive against Iran in African and Latin American countries, believing that efforts must be invested in these continents as well, and not just in the United States and Europe…Lieberman didn’t say how the “diplomatic offensive” will promote Israel’s standing in the region which took a big hit over the Gaza offensive months ago.
"I attribute great importance to these countries. We shouldn't invest only in the US and Europe. The fight against Iran's nuclearization should be expanded," Lieberman explained to his staff, adding that it is was even more important today to strengthen the ties with African and Latin American countries, in light of Iran's growing influence in those regions.
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Online Sources- The Latin Americanist, Ynetnews
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