Saudi Arabia expects Iran to abide by the China-brokered agreement with Riyadh. transmits Reuters, citing the source. According to the agency, Saudi politicians believe Beijing has the leverage to put pressure on Tehran and force it to comply with the deals.
As noted, according to one of the Saudi Arabian representatives, who requested anonymity, China is in a unique position as it has exclusive relations with both Iran and Riyadh. He added that the most difficult issues in negotiations with Tehran are related to the situation in Yemen.
The Saudi official stressed that it would be difficult for Iran to explain to Beijing, for its part, a possible failure to deal with Saudi Arabia.
Earlier media anxious China’s role in re-establishing relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia. As noted, Tehran and Riyadh reached an agreement through the mediation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, but the United States, despite being allies of Saudi Arabia, did not agree with it.