Saudi-Iran Rapprochement and Regional Developments Following October 2023 Hamas Attack
Saudi-Iran Rapprochement and Regional Developments Following October 2023 Hamas Attack In March 2023, Saudi Arabia and Iran signed a roadmap for de-escalation in Beijing, facilitated by Iraq and Oman. This followed years of quiet dialogue. The agreement aimed to end conventional attacks between the two countries, with Iran committing to de-escalatory steps in Yemen, including ending armed support for the Houthis and pressuring them to cease cross-border attacks. For Iran, the deal was linked to easing regional diplomatic isolation and…