Abstract :
Abstract The article pertains to the recent process of reconciliation and normalization of ties between two regional adversaries, Iran and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), after a prolonged period of animosity and confrontation. The paper examines the several causes that contributed to this significant development, including the series of negotiations held in Baghdad, the involvement of Oman and China as mediators, and the evolving geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East. It further explain the ramifications of this agreement for both the area and the global community, including the potential for peace, stability, collaboration, and growth. Additionally, the study will advocate the impact of the said deal between the two former rivals on the politics of the Middle East.
Keyword :
Keywords: Saudi Arabia, KSA, Iran, Reconciliation, Confrontation, Negotiation, Mediation, Balance of power, Middle East, A Way Forward