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Iran and Saudi Arabia Keep Channels of Communications Open In Spite of Stalled Relations

by Gulf State Analytics

15 February 2023

In this paper we discuss:

  1. the history of Iran - Saudi relations and how they were cut in 2016;
  2. The attempt made in 2021 to restart a dialogue;
  3. How the dialogue was interrupted following the recent protests in Iran;
  4. Why Iraq cannot serve as a bridge between the two countries;
  5. How the lines of communication between Iran and Saudi remain open;
  6. Why Yemen would be a focal point in case a dialogue were to officially restart.

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