Pompeo presses for more Arab-Israeli diplomatic ties

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's ongoing visit to the Middle East is believed to be aimed at pushing more Arab nations to establish diplomatic relations with Israel and boost regional efforts against Iran.

In an interview with the Jerusalem Post, Pompeo said: "It is inevitable that all countries across the Middle East, and one day even Iran, will come around to the understanding that it is in their interest to normalize ties with the state of Israel."

The visit took place following the recent announcement of a normalization deal between Israel and the United Arab Emirates.