Regional rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed on Friday to restore diplomatic relations severed since 2016.
as part of The rapprochement, mediated by China, Shiite-majority Iran and the Sunni-majority Saudis would restore diplomatic relations and reopen embassies. the decision Years will calm down of tensions between the two countries.
The deal, done in Beijing earlier this week, amid ceremonial National People’s Congress, marked a major diplomatic victory. for China and the Arab Gulf states see the United States slowly withdrawing from the broader Middle East.
He. She also It comes as diplomats try to end a years-long war in Yemen is a struggle in Which is deeply rooted in Iran and Saudi Arabia.
The two countries issued a joint statement on Deal with China. Chinese state media The agreement was not immediately reported.
Iranian state media posted From the photos and videos he described as taken in China of the meeting. Shown by Ali Shamkhani, Ali Shamkhani secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, with Saudi official and Wang Yi, the most Chinese senior diplomat.
After implementing the decision, the foreign ministers of Both countries will meet to prepare for exchange of ambassadors,” Iranian state television said added That talks have been held over four days.
Joint statement calls for Reestablishment of Relationships are reopened of Embassies” within maximum a period of two months.”
In the footage, which was broadcast by an Iranian woman mediaWang can be heard giving “wholehearted congratulations.” on The two countries’ ‘wisdom.'”
“Both sides have shown sincerity,” he said. China fully supports this agreement.”
China that recently hosted Iran hard- The main line, Ibrahim Raisi, is also big buyer of Saudi oil. President Xi Jinping, just Ranked fifth year term As president earlier on Friday, he visited Riyadh in December to attend meetings with The oil-rich Gulf Arab states are essential to China’s energy supply.
Iran-run Erna news The agency quoted Shamkhani as calling the talks “clear, transparent, comprehensive and constructive.”
“Remove misunderstandings and future-oriented views in Certainly the relations between Tehran and Riyadh lead To improve regional stability and security, as well as increase cooperation between the Arab Gulf states and the Arab Gulf states world of Islam for administration current challenges Shamkhani was quoted as saying.
years of tension
Saudi officials did not immediately respond to a request for comment From the Associated Press. Soon after the Iranian announcement Saudi Arabia media He started publishing the same statement.
Tensions escalated between Iran and Saudi Arabia. The kingdom is broken off links with Iran in 2016 after protesters invaded Saudi diplomatic posts there. A few days ago, Saudi Arabia executed a prominent Shiite cleric, which led to the outbreak of demonstrations.
In the years since, tensions have risen dramatically across the Middle East since the United States unilaterally withdrew from the Iran nuclear deal. with world powers in 2018.
Iran was blamed for a series of attacks in time since then, incl one that targeted the heart of Saudi oil industry in 2019 temporarily halving The Kingdom’s production of crude oil.
Although the Iranian-backed Yemeni Houthi rebels initially claimed that attackExperts and Western countries have blamed attack on Tehran. Iran has always denied firing a missile attack. she has also He denied carrying it out Other attacks were later attributed to the Islamic Republic.
The Houthis seized the Yemeni capital, Sana’a. in September 2014 and forced internationally recognized government in exile in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Saudi leadership coalition armed with American weapons and intelligence entered the war on the side of Yemen exile government in March 2015. years of The indecisive fighting caused a humanitarian catastrophe and pushed the world’s poorest nation to the brink of the abyss of famine.
a six-stop the month-fire in Yemen’s longest war of Conflict, expired in October, despite diplomatic efforts to renew it. This led to fears that war might be taking place again ascend. More than 150,000 people killing in Yemen during the fighting including over 14,500 civilians.
In recent months, negotiations have been underway, incl in Oman, a longtime interlocutor between Iran and the United States some hope for next agreement of Muslim fasting month of Ramadan who will begin Later in He walks.
The US Navy and its allies captured a number of Weapons shipments, which they recently described as coming from Iran and destined for Yemen.
Iran denies arming the Houthis, despite the seizure of weapons that resemble other weapons on the battlefield in rebel hands. The United Nations arms embargo prevents countries from sending weapons to the Houthis.
He. She remains It is not clear, however, what this means for America. Although it has long been seen as a guarantee of energy security in the Middle East, regional leaders are becoming increasingly concerned. of Washington intentions After its chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021.
The US State Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the announced an agreement.
Regional rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed on Friday to restore diplomatic relations severed since 2016.
as part of The rapprochement, mediated by China, Shiite-majority Iran and the Sunni-majority Saudis would restore diplomatic relations and reopen embassies. the decision Years will calm down of tensions between the two countries.
The deal, done in Beijing earlier this week, amid ceremonial National People’s Congress, marked a major diplomatic victory. for China and the Arab Gulf states see the United States slowly withdrawing from the broader Middle East.
He. She also It comes as diplomats try to end a years-long war in Yemen is a struggle in Which is deeply rooted in Iran and Saudi Arabia.
The two countries issued a joint statement on Deal with China. Chinese state media The agreement was not immediately reported.
Iranian state media posted From the photos and videos he described as taken in China of the meeting. Shown by Ali Shamkhani, Ali Shamkhani secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, with Saudi official and Wang Yi, the most Chinese senior diplomat.
After implementing the decision, the foreign ministers of Both countries will meet to prepare for exchange of ambassadors,” Iranian state television said added That talks have been held over four days.
Joint statement calls for Reestablishment of Relationships are reopened of Embassies” within maximum a period of two months.”
In the footage, which was broadcast by an Iranian woman mediaWang can be heard giving “wholehearted congratulations.” on The two countries’ ‘wisdom.'”
“Both sides have shown sincerity,” he said. China fully supports this agreement.”
China that recently hosted Iran hard- The main line, Ibrahim Raisi, is also big buyer of Saudi oil. President Xi Jinping, just Ranked fifth year term As president earlier on Friday, he visited Riyadh in December to attend meetings with The oil-rich Gulf Arab states are essential to China’s energy supply.
Iran-run Erna news The agency quoted Shamkhani as calling the talks “clear, transparent, comprehensive and constructive.”
“Remove misunderstandings and future-oriented views in Certainly the relations between Tehran and Riyadh lead To improve regional stability and security, as well as increase cooperation between the Arab Gulf states and the Arab Gulf states world of Islam for administration current challenges Shamkhani was quoted as saying.
years of tension
Saudi officials did not immediately respond to a request for comment From the Associated Press. Soon after the Iranian announcement Saudi Arabia media He started publishing the same statement.
Tensions escalated between Iran and Saudi Arabia. The kingdom is broken off links with Iran in 2016 after protesters invaded Saudi diplomatic posts there. A few days ago, Saudi Arabia executed a prominent Shiite cleric, which led to the outbreak of demonstrations.
In the years since, tensions have risen dramatically across the Middle East since the United States unilaterally withdrew from the Iran nuclear deal. with world powers in 2018.
Iran was blamed for a series of attacks in time since then, incl one that targeted the heart of Saudi oil industry in 2019 temporarily halving The Kingdom’s production of crude oil.
Although the Iranian-backed Yemeni Houthi rebels initially claimed that attackExperts and Western countries have blamed attack on Tehran. Iran has always denied firing a missile attack. she has also He denied carrying it out Other attacks were later attributed to the Islamic Republic.
The Houthis seized the Yemeni capital, Sana’a. in September 2014 and forced internationally recognized government in exile in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Saudi leadership coalition armed with American weapons and intelligence entered the war on the side of Yemen exile government in March 2015. years of The indecisive fighting caused a humanitarian catastrophe and pushed the world’s poorest nation to the brink of the abyss of famine.
a six-stop the month-fire in Yemen’s longest war of Conflict, expired in October, despite diplomatic efforts to renew it. This led to fears that war might be taking place again ascend. More than 150,000 people killing in Yemen during the fighting including over 14,500 civilians.
In recent months, negotiations have been underway, incl in Oman, a longtime interlocutor between Iran and the United States some hope for next agreement of Muslim fasting month of Ramadan who will begin Later in He walks.
The US Navy and its allies captured a number of Weapons shipments, which they recently described as coming from Iran and destined for Yemen.
Iran denies arming the Houthis, despite the seizure of weapons that resemble other weapons on the battlefield in rebel hands. The United Nations arms embargo prevents countries from sending weapons to the Houthis.
He. She remains It is not clear, however, what this means for America. Although it has long been seen as a guarantee of energy security in the Middle East, regional leaders are becoming increasingly concerned. of Washington intentions After its chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021.
The US State Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the announced an agreement.