MIDDLE EAST — Saudi Arabia and Iran have reportedly agreed to end their seven-year-long rift, signalling a possible end to the long-running proxy war that has ravaged the Middle East.
The deal was signed in China and was hailed by both countries, but analysts have described it as transactional, not transformational. Economist reports.
The agreement could impact the conflict in Yemen, with Saudi Arabia seeking a face-saving exit from the years-long civil war.
The deal is also seen as a diplomatic win for China, which has traditionally played a limited role in Middle Eastern diplomacy.
However, the underlying issues between the two countries, including their ideological differences and regional concerns, are expected to persist.
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