Analysis

Rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran restore ties, with China's help. Here's why it matters

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March 10, 2023

Aya Batrawy

Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani (right) shakes hands with senior Chinese diplomat Wang Yi, as Saudi national security adviser Musaad bin Mohammed al-Aiban looks on during an agreement signing ceremony between Iran and Saudi Arabia to reestablish diplomatic relations and reopen embassies in Beijing, Friday. (Nournews via AP)