The Oded Yinon Plan: U.S. and Israeli Strategy for Middle East Disintegration and Iran's Role in Stability

The Oded Yinon Plan, proposed in the 1980s, aimed primarily at the disintegration of Middle Eastern countries and their weakening to establish a "Greater Israel." This plan was designed to exploit ethnic and sectarian tensions to create divisions and instability within the region. However, due to the resistance of regional countries, particularly Iran's pivotal role in strengthening resistance fronts in Lebanon, Iraq, Syria, and Palestine, the plan ultimately failed. By supporting these forces, Iran was able to thwart the secessionist agendas of Israel and the United States. Following the failure of the Yinon Plan, Israel and the U.S. pursued a new approach known as the "Deal of the Century" and the "Abraham Accords," aimed at normalizing relations with Arab countries and solidifying Israel's influence in the region as an energy hub. Nevertheless, the occurrence of Operation "Al-Aqsa Storm" in October 2023 rendered all these agreements ineffective, triggering a wave of global reactions against Israeli policies. This article aims to analyze the Yinon Plan and its attempts to fragment the Middle East and weaken regional countries. It examines the roles of the United States and Western powers in implementing this plan, as well as Iran's response and its efforts to bolster the resistance front. This research employs a descriptive-analytical method, utilizing qualitative sources to explore various dimensions of the plan and its impacts.