Iran and Saudi Arabia announce restoration of relations

The World

Saudi Arabia and Iran committed to restoring diplomatic relations today in a deal brokered by China. It represents a huge breakthrough between the Middle East’s biggest powers since they broke off relations in 2016. The World’s Carol Hills speaks with Dina Esfandiary, a senior adviser with the International Crisis Group, about the significance of this deal and China’s role in helping to facilitate it.

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