Amir-Abdollahian, for his part, appreciated the Omani government for its previous efforts aimed at facilitating an agreement between Iran and Saudi Arabia.

Source: https://en.mehrnews.com/news/198330/Qatar-Oman-Iraq-welcome-resumption-of-Iran-Saudi-ties

Among other moves since their Chinese-brokered thaw, delegations from Iran and Saudi Arabia have exchanged visits this week to pave the way for reopening diplomatic missions.

Source: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2023/04/yemen-prisoner-swap-starts-truce-talks-set-second-round

And I want to emphasize that I’m not sure that this Chinese-mediated restoration of diplomatic relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia precludes the Saudi government coöperating with Israel against Iran.

Source: https://www.newyorker.com/news/q-and-a/what-the-saudi-iran-deal-means-for-the-middle-east

As regards the restoration of diplomatic relations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Saudi Arabia he said that it was widely welcomed in the region and the world and became a model for addressing the challenges facing Muslims.

Source: https://en.mehrnews.com/news/199341/World-region-welcomed-Iran-S-Arabia-restoration-of-ties

But China’s involvement in the deal suggests that Iran and Saudi Arabia may have realized there is more to be gained from working together than fighting old battles.

Source: https://thediplomat.com/2023/03/new-zealands-middle-east-strategy-20-years-after-the-iraq-war/

China’s biggest diplomatic coup came in March when it brokered a between Iran and Saudi Arabia to restore diplomatic relations.

Source: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/china-and-saudi-arabia-talks-over-stock-market-cross-listing-report

Long bitter rivals, Iran and Saudi Arabia have engaged in a series of proxy conflicts in the region, such as the protracted fighting in Yemen.

Source: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2023/03/xi-hails-middle-east-thaw-call-saudi-crown-prince

Long-time Mideast rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed last month to restore diplomatic ties after China-brokered negotiations - an ongoing reconciliation that has deescalated proxy wars in the region.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11998125/Muslims-world-begin-celebrating-Eid-al-Fitr-Ramadan-comes-end.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

The Chinese-sponsored deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia is a major political earthquake that will shift many Middle Eastern political alignments, according to analysts.

Source: https://themedialine.org/top-stories/middle-easts-saudi-iran-surprise-could-bring-stability/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=middle-easts-saudi-iran-surprise-could-bring-stability

The flurry of diplomatic activity follows last month’s landmark announcement that Iran and Saudi Arabia would work toward resuming ties.

Source: https://www.algemeiner.com/2023/04/12/iranian-delegation-arrives-in-saudi-arabia-to-advance-restoration-of-ties/

The foreign ministers of Iran and Saudi Arabia held a meeting in South Africa in early June to weigh plans for the full restoration of relations and broaden regional and economic cooperation between Tehran and Riyadh.

Source: https://en.mehrnews.com/news/202018/Saudi-Foreign-Minister-due-in-Iran-on-Saturday

The foreign ministers of Iran and Saudi Arabia on Thursday met in China’s Beijing and signed a joint statement, agreeing to resume flights and facilitate visas for the countries’ citizens.

Source: https://www.algemeiner.com/2023/04/06/iran-saudi-arabia-sign-agreement-to-resume-flights-facilitate-visas/

Top diplomats from Middle East rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia met in Beijing on Thursday, pledging to work together to bring “security and stability” to their turbulent region following a surprise China-brokered deal.

Source: https://www.kuwaittimes.com/saudi-and-iran-vow-to-bring-security-stability-in-mideast/

Top diplomats from Middle East rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia met in Beijing on Thursday, resuming diplomatic relations and pledging to work together to bring "security and stability" to their turbulent region.

Source: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2023/04/iran-saudi-arabia-vow-bring-mideast-security-stability