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Grundberg Seizes Saudi-Iranian Agreement to Push Forward Efforts to Resolve Yemen Crisis

United Nations envoy to Yemen Hans Grundberg seized the Saudi-Iranian agreement, which calls for restoring diplomatic relations, to carry out a visit to Tehran in the hopes of pushing forward efforts to resolve the crisis in Yemen.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 15, 2023

How China’s Saudi-Iran Deal Can Serve U.S. Interests

And why there’s less to Beijing’s diplomatic breakthrough than meets the eye.

Foreign Policy · Mar 14, 2023

Ex-Saudi intelligence chief 'hopes' deal with Iran will be game-changer for region

FRANCE 24 spoke to the former head of Saudi intelligence, Turki al-Faisal, following the announcement that Iran and Saudi Arabia have agreed to reestablish diplomatic relations. The prince expressed hope that last week's China-brokered deal will be a game-changer for the region, mentioning Syria, Lebanon, Iraq and especially Yemen, where…

France 24 · Mar 14, 2023

Saudi-Iran deal won't bring peace to the Middle East but will enhance China's role as power broker

After more than four decades as seemingly implacable enemies on either side of a deep political-religious divide in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia and Iran have agreed to restore diplomatic relations and reopen embassies. The deal, which was signed in Beijing, comes seven years after diplomatic relations were severed in…

The Conversation · Mar 13, 2023

Saudi, Yemeni Rights Groups Shed Light on Houthi Violations

Saudi and Yemeni human rights groups taking part at the 52nd session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva shed light on the violations committed by the Iran-backed Houthi militias against journalists. A human rights symposium held at the Swiss Press Club in Geneva revealed that the militias had…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 13, 2023

Geneva Meetings Studying Adding More Names to Yemen Prisoner Swap List

A Yemeni official revealed that the new round of negotiations over a prisoner swap with the Iran-backed Houthi militias reached an agreement to review and confirm the names of individuals who will be released in the next exchange. They will also hold talks to add more names to the list.…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 13, 2023

Detente between Saudi Arabia and Iran is no panacea for Yemen war

It may speed up peace talks between Riyadh and the Houthi movement, but it risks locking out other groups

The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2023

Yemeni Negotiations to Exchange Detainees Begin in Geneva Under UN Auspices

A new round of Yemeni negotiations kicked off in Geneva Saturday under the auspices of the United Nations to reach an agreement between the legitimate government and the Houthi militias to release prisoners and detainees. Amid hope that the 11-day discussions will lead to an agreement and release of more…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 12, 2023

Yemen Says to Cautiously Monitor Iran's Behaviour

The Yemeni government welcomed the announced Saudi Iranian agreement, sponsored by China, to restore diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 12, 2023

Iran: Agreement with Saudi Arabia Will Help Resolve Regional Crises, Including Yemen

Iranian officials had various responses to the sudden resumption of relations with Saudi Arabia, despite the agreement among all that it was a positive development. Members of the parliament hoped the agreement with Riyadh would lead to a solution to the region's crises, including in Yemen, warning at the same…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 12, 2023