There are busy days in the Middle East. Phones don’t go off, senior officials land at foreign airports, portraits of historic handshakes follow each other. And the thing is, Reconciliation between Iran and Saudi Arabia but a month ago he is restructuring the area. Qatar is re-establishing friendships with neighboring countries. syrian dictator Bashar al-AssadYou will see that spring is blooming from the sky with all the trips and meetings you have planned. Inside YemenImagine a future where bombs stop blocking the sun. The allies of the two major regional powers benefit from the pacification of their hostilities, promising reconciliation. peace.
It looked great but Chinese he did. On March 10, Iran and Saudi Arabia announced their intentions. reestablish diplomatic relations after that eight years as major competitors. The Saudi monarchy was broken in 2016, along with the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Qatar. Ayatollah’s regime following attacks by supporters of Saudi diplomatic missions in Iran. Both countries, with the help of Chinese mediation, two main branches of islamThey are in a hurry to make up for lost time. Iran and Saudi Arabia want to implement beyond their commitment to reopen their embassies in June. security agreements and economic cooperation It was signed over 20 years ago.
The region echoes this friendship, announced with hype and bell. Almost 900 prisoners released Yemen and in Saudi Arabia and exchanged with the largest prisoner exchange Since October 2020. Saudi delegation goes to Sana’a last week gave wings to the dream of peace. saudi ambassador Mohammed Al Jabir met with the leader. Houthis in the capital of Yemen, Ali Karsah. Thus, the Saudi regime lends legitimacy to the enemy of the past eight years: rebel HouthisIran’s allies in the conflict.
Assad’s Saudi godfather
The Saudis are also advancing with dozens of diplomatic efforts from their home countries. a delegation Hamas He made his first visit to Saudi Arabia in years. part of Palestinian militialed by the leader of the movement, ismail haniyehHe descends into the Saudi desert in order to improve his relations with Riyadh Tensions escalated as Hamas approached Iran. Muslim Brothers. Last week, the Syrian Foreign Minister, Faisal al-Miqdadits done First visit to Saudi Arabia since 2011 negotiating” and “finding a political solution to problems” syria crisis“.
Miqdad’s trip comes in the midst of rapprochement between Arab countries. Also, in recent weeks, Saudi Arabia has taken the lead. Assad’s rehabilitation process in the region. Last Friday, Riyadh hosted a meeting of the Arab League. reunification of Syria Despite a commitment to continue negotiations to find a political solution to the conflict, the goal was not achieved. compromise. After the crackdown on protesters by Assad forces in 2011, Syria has been largely ostracized by Arab governments. The regional rejection culminated with the expulsion of the Mediterranean country from the Arab League.
Some members, especially Trainopposes the return of Damascus to the organization. Despite this, Saudi Arabia plans to invite Assad to the planned Arab League summit. May 19th, some sources told Reuters. His participation in the meeting, which has enormous symbolic potential, will mark the most significant progress in rehabilitation in the Arab world since its suspension in 2011. Tunisiacradle Arab Spring revolutionsand Syria announced their decision to reopen their embassies.
Qatar Consolidation
Alliances in the Gulf have also changed in recent weeks. AND Train It seems to benefit the most from these developments. The arms of Saudi diplomacy have reached neighboring countries. in less than a week Bahrain And United Arab Emirates announced that they will continue their work. diplomatic relations and come back open your embassies Just two years after the Arab boycott of Doha was lifted. Thus, nearly six years after the decision was made boycott Qatarfour countries change ties with peninsular State Basra Bay.
Who seems to be losing these insights Israel. First Minister, Benjamin NetanyahuHe seems convinced that re-establishing Saudi Arabia’s ties with Iran has “little” to do with the Jewish State and that the rapprochement between Riyadh and Tehran will not affect them. Hope for peace with the Saudis. “Saudi Arabia has no illusions about who its enemies and friends in the Middle East are; Israel is a indispensable partner like this Arab world Get security, prosperity and peace. Despite this, Bibi’s phone did not ring for days, unlike other district leaders.