Tensions and Diplomacy in the Middle East

This chapter examines the escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran amid military actions and diplomatic shifts, including recent U.S. airstrikes in Syria. It highlights Iran's efforts to strengthen ties with Saudi Arabia against a backdrop of economic struggles and ongoing U.S. sanctions, and discusses the implications of their recent diplomatic agreement. The chapter also explores the broader consequences for regional stability, particularly concerning Iran's nuclear ambitions and Saudi Arabia's strategic pivots towards China.