Saudi Arabia and Iran Restart Diplomatic Ties After Seven Years, Aiming for Regional Stability

Iran and Saudi Arabia have agreed to reopen embassies and restore full diplomatic relations after seven years of severed ties.
The rapprochement follows a meeting between the foreign ministers in Beijing brokered by China, signaling the country's growing role as a mediator in the region.
Both countries aim to revive economic and security cooperation agreements from the early 2000s to counter threats to regional stability.
The US cautiously welcomes the deal and hopes it will create conditions for ending the war in Yemen, where Iran and Saudi Arabia support opposing sides.
Thorny issues like the conflicts in Syria, Iraq and Lebanon still pose challenges to a sustainable détente between the regional rivals.