Renewed Saudi-Iran ties force new calculations in Mideast
The renewal of ties between bitter rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran, brokered by China, heralds the shifting geopolitics in the Middle East.
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The renewal of ties between bitter rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran, brokered by China, heralds the shifting geopolitics in the Middle East.
The surprise announcement of a resumption of diplomatic ties between Saudi Arabia and Iran, thanks to a deal brokered by Beijing, underscores regional governments’ interest in a de-escalation of tensions — and China’s willingness to wield its economic clout to achieve it.
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Tehran and Moscow have shown serious political will to expand economic ties, but challenges remain.
Iranians are finding it harder than ever to afford even basic goods as political unrest roils the country and the government cracks down harshly.