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Iran and Saudi Arabia Restore Ties

    Iran and Saudi Arabia Restore Ties

Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed on Wednesday to restore diplomatic ties seven years after severing them, a landmark deal brokered by China that could have major implications for the Middle East.

The agreement, announced by the Iranian and Saudi foreign ministers in a joint statement, came after months of secret talks between the two countries. It is a significant step toward ending a long-running proxy war between the two regional rivals that has fueled the conflict in Yemen and contributed to the rise of the Islamic State.

The deal includes a commitment by Iran to end its support for Houthi rebels in Yemen, who have been fighting a Saudi-led coalition for more than six years. It also includes a pledge by Saudi Arabia to end its boycott of Iranian goods and services.

The agreement is a major coup for China, which has been seeking to expand its influence in the Middle East. The deal could also help to ease tensions between the United States and Iran, which have been at odds since the Trump administration withdrew from the 2015 nuclear deal.

The agreement is a welcome development for the Middle East, but it is not clear whether it will be enough to end the region's many conflicts. The war in Yemen is still raging, and the Islamic State remains a major threat. However, the deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia is a sign of progress, and it could help to pave the way for a more peaceful future in the region.

What does the deal mean for the Middle East?

The deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia is a major development in the Middle East. It could have a significant impact on the region, both positive and negative.

On the positive side, the deal could help to reduce tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia, which have been at odds for decades. This could lead to a more peaceful region, with less conflict and instability.

The deal could also help to ease the humanitarian crisis in Yemen, which has been devastated by the civil war. The deal could lead to a ceasefire and an end to the fighting, which would allow for the delivery of much-needed aid to the country.

On the negative side, the deal could empower Iran and make it more difficult for the United States to contain its nuclear program. The deal could also lead to an increase in sectarian tensions in the region, as Iran and Saudi Arabia are the two main regional powers and they support different sectarian groups.

Overall, the deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia is a significant development in the Middle East. It could have a major impact on the region, both positive and negative. It is important to closely monitor the situation and to see how the deal plays out in the coming months and years.

Details:

Both countries will reopen their embassies in the other's capital.

Iran will cease providing arms to the Houthis in Yemen.

Saudi Arabia will end its support for the Iran International television channel.

Both countries will work towards a formal peace agreement in Yemen.

The real issue:

China has brokered a deal with the two biggest players in the Middle East while increasing ties with Russia and holding on to ties with North Korea, Brazil, India and other malign countries. This could be a new alignment. Stay tuned! 

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