After seven years, Iran and Saudi Arabia have agreed to restore diplomatic relations

Iran and Saudi Arabia have agreed to restore reports after seven years of hostility, which has threatened stability and security in the Persian Gulf and has helped fuel conflicts in the Middle East, from Yemen to Syria.

On March 10th, the deal was announced, as for four days top security officials from two rival Middle Eastern states had held secret meetings in Beijing.

Tehran and Riyadh have agreed to reassert diplomatic reports and reopen their embassies and missions within a period of no longer than two months”, it was said in the deal that was published by Iran, Saudi Arabia and China.

The Agreement includes their affirmation to respect the sovereignty of states and non-interference in domestic affairs”.

Saudi Arabia had blamed Iran for missile attacks and fears of oil buildings in 2019, but also for attacks on tankers in the Gulf waters. Iran has denied these charges.

The rebels, backed by Iran, have often carried out missile attacks and fears within Saudi Arabia's territory. According to the coalition that fights against the rebels, which is led by Saudi Arabia, rebels in 2022 have carried out attacks even within the United Arab Emirates.

In the declaration released Friday, Saudi Arabia and Iran also agreed to implement the security co-operation agreement, which the parties signed in 2001, as well as other preliminary agreements on trade, economy and investment.

Both countries have thanked China, but also Iraq and Oman, for organising the talks in 2021 and 2022.

The deal was signed by Iran's top security official, Ali Shamkhan, and Saudi Arabia's national security adviser Musad bin Mohammed Al-Ayhan.

China's Foreign Ministry has not yet reacted to this agreement.

Meanwhile, a national security spokesman at the White House said the United States is aware of reports that an agreement has been reached and added that they welcome any efforts to end the war in Yemen and reduce tensions in the Middle East.