Ron Dermer Envisions Post-Regime Iran as Future Israeli Ally
Former Israeli Ambassador Ron Dermer stated in Los Angeles that a post-regime Iran could swiftly join the Abraham Accords and become a key regional partner, while calling for a global command center against antisemitism.
Former Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Ron Dermer outlined a vision for post-regime change in Iran during an event in Los Angeles alongside Sylvan Adams, president of the World Jewish Congress in Israel. Dermer suggested that a democratic transformation in Tehran could rapidly transform bilateral ties, potentially making Iran one of Israel's closest regional allies.
Strategic Vision and the Fight Against Antisemitism
Organized by IAC Los Angeles under the title "Unite. Lead. Fight.", the discussion focused on Iran, global antisemitism, and Israel's strategic posture. Adams emphasized that rising global antisemitism must be treated as a major security threat requiring coordinated mobilization and solidarity with the Jewish Diaspora.
"This is a global war. It is fought without bullets, but it is a war by all means," Adams said.
Dermer proposed establishing a dedicated command center specifically focused on combating global antisemitism, comparing it to the operational war rooms utilized by the security establishment. He noted that with Israel now home to nearly 50% of the global Jewish population—compared to 5% in 1948—the country carries a profound responsibility to lead this defense.
The Future of Iran and Abraham Accords
Reviewing Israel's recent strategic gains—including the degradation of Iran's nuclear and ballistic capabilities, the weakening of Hamas and Hezbollah, and the fall of the Assad regime in Syria—Dermer expressed strong optimism regarding the Iranian public.
"The people in Iran want to be free. They are our partners, and we must support them," Dermer stated. "When the regime falls, within seconds they will join the Abraham Accords. They might call it the 'Cyrus Accords,' and Iran will become Israel's most important partner in the Middle East."
Both speakers dismissed accusations regarding the conflict in Gaza, with Adams noting that demographic growth in the strip starkly contradicts claims of genocide. Dermer concluded that enemies of the Jewish people must face tangible consequences to restore effective deterrence worldwide.
