Saudi-Iran bonhomie sets right tone for more peace in the Middle East


By DAWN

Cordial encounter: Tehran’s top diplomat Hossein (left) meeting Crown Prince Mohammed Salman, the actual power behind the Saudi throne. — Reuters

FROM regularly exchanging invective and clashing over geopolitical points of contention, the relationship between Saudi Arabia and Iran has warmed remarkably within the span of a few months.

The newfound bonhomie was on display during Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdol-lahian’s recent visit to the kingdom. Tehran’s top diplomat exchanged notes with his Saudi counterpart, and later met Crown Prince Mohammed Salman, the actual power behind the Saudi throne.

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