The Guardian view on Iran and Saudi Arabia: a cautious start | Editorial

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

67% : For Iran, the benefits are obvious: a first step out of political and economic isolation.
60% : It enjoys a long partnership with Tehran, but is also Riyadh's biggest trading partner.
59% : It reportedly plans to host a major summit for Iran and Gulf monarchies this year.
48% : He was describing Iran and Saudi Arabia's agreement last week to resume diplomatic relations - a surprise to most observers, and something of a coup for China, which brokered it.
43% : Talks between Riyadh and Tehran had been taking place since at least 2021.
43% : In truth, Iran and Oman laid the groundwork, and China has brought willing parties together, rather than having to bang heads.
16% : In contrast, US dealings with Iran have been worse than ever since the Trump administration withdrew from the JCPoA nuclear deal.

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