What is the reality of Iran-Saudi Arabia friendship?
The world's two fiercest rivals have been united by China, diplomatic ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia have finally been restored for years, which is why the Saudi and Iranian foreign ministers met in Beijing after seven years. A video of the meeting has been released in which Chinese counterparts are encouraging Iranian Foreign Minister Amir Abdullahian and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan to shake hands. A joint statement issued after the meeting said they discussed reopening diplomatic missions and resuming flights within two months. Analysts said that the friendship between the two countries is deepening. In the coming days, China, Russia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan will strengthen the relations of the United States. And then the secret of how the relationship was restored was revealed.
How did Saudi-Iran enmity happen?
Yes, the two rival countries of the Middle East, Iran and Saudi Arabia, extended a hand of friendship to each other by restoring diplomatic relations that had been severed for many years last month as a result of China's mediation, after a few incidents in 2016. Iran and Saudi Arabia severed their diplomatic relations. Diplomatic ties were severed when Iranian protesters stormed the Saudi embassy after a prominent Shia cleric was executed in Saudi Arabia. After this incident, there was a lot of tension between Sunni majority Saudi Arabia and Shia majority Iran. These two countries competing for supremacy in the Middle East have been considering each other as a threat and in this competition, both countries have been supporting rival factions in ongoing conflicts in many countries of the Middle East, including Lebanon, Syria, Iraq and Yemen. are
Why is Iran a supporter of the Houthi rebels?
While Iran supports the Houthi rebels in Yemen, Saudi Arabia carries out airstrikes against these rebels. But in spite of all these conflicts, now these two countries ended their enmity against each other by making tough decisions. Currently, both countries do not want to spoil their relations, that is the reason why China made them friends. But if the rivalry between Saudi Arabia and Iran is examined historically, the story is a little different. Yes, Saudi Arabia has been continuously alleging that the Houthi rebels of Yemen have been able to attack the Saudi territory due to the support of Iran. Among the major Houthi attacks reported by Saudi Arabia, the most serious was the 2019 drone and missile attack on oil facilities. In addition to the loss of life, oil plants were also severely damaged in this attack and due to this, Saudi oil production was affected to a large extent. Saudi Arabia directly blamed Iran for the attack, but Iran denied the allegations, saying it had no hand in it.
Why did China make Iran-Saudi friendship?
Meanwhile, in the absence of diplomatic relations, several attempts were made to reach an agreement to reduce tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia during the past seven years, but success was achieved last month as a result of mediation by China. According to the agreement, the two countries have said that they will open their respective embassies within two months, as well as re-establish trade and security ties. The US has welcomed this development but has also expressed caution. White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said the "Biden administration supports any such measures to reduce tensions in the region," but added that "it remains to be seen whether They (Saudi Arabia, Iran) will take the necessary steps for this agreement or not. UN chief Antonio Guterres has also thanked China for mediating the agreement between Saudi Arabia and Iran. The Israeli government has not yet reacted to the deal, but former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has described the decision as "dangerous" for Israel. Israel has been a proponent of increasing international pressure on Iran over its alleged nuclear program.
Why is Pakistan happy about Iran-Saudi friendship?
On the other hand, Pakistanis were happy about the growing closeness between Iran and Saudi Arabia. Pakistani scholars have said that the friendship between Saudi Arabia and Iran will strengthen the Ummah and bring peace to Pakistan. Allama Arif Hussain Wahidi said that if there is friendship between Saudi Arabia and Iran, then one nation will be strong and the other will be peace in Pakistan. Someone is in support of Iran. I think we need help in controlling it. Saudi Arabia wants to invest in Iran. The contact between Emirates and Iran is also a good omen. There is a desire in both countries. Allama Tahir Ashrafi said that Saudi Arabia has a clear vision, they want peace and stability in the region, it is being said in the Arab world that Muhammad bin Salman is trying to play a role as a leader of peace and security. Yes, I think all these efforts are in the same direction, it should
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