The surprise deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia offers much for the United States to be intrigued about, including a possible path to rein in Tehran's nuclear program and a chance to cement a ceasefire in Yemen.
Brian Katulis, of the Middle East Institute, said that for the U.S. and Israel the agreement offers a "new possible pathway" for reviving stalled talks on the Iran nuclear issue, with a potential partner in Riyadh.
A U.N.-brokered truce agreed last April has largely held despite expiring in October without agreement between the parties to extend it. Russel said it was unusual for China to act on its own to help broker a diplomatic deal in a dispute to which it was not a party. "The drawback is that at a time when Washington and Western partners are increasing pressure against the Islamic Republic ... Tehran will believe it can break its isolation and, given the Chinese role, draw on major-power cover," said Rafati.Republican Representative Michael McCaul, chairman of the U.S.
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