Shifting Alliances: The Iran-Saudi Deal and China's Role

This chapter analyzes the recent agreement brokered by China that has reestablished ties between Saudi Arabia and Iran, exploring its implications for Middle Eastern geopolitics. The discussion includes reactions from global political figures and emphasizes the shifting dynamics in regional power, particularly highlighting China's growing diplomatic influence. Despite the potential for increased stability, the speakers caution that this agreement does not change Iran's core foreign policy goals and that U.S. presence remains critical for any normalization between Israel and Saudi Arabia.