A surprising rapprochement between regional rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia deals a "setback" to Israel's hopes for normalization with the Kingdom, complicates any military operations aimed at preventing the Islamic Republic from obtaining a nuclear weapon, and serves as a "slap in the face to the United States" courtesy of chief rival China, geopolitical analysts say.
The Beijing-brokered deal to restore Saudi Arabia and Iran's diplomatic ties – which had been severed in 2016 – immediately upset the longtime efforts of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has methodically worked to create a regional alliance that leaves Tehran isolated and thwarts its nuclear ambitions.
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Marisa Herman ✉
Marisa Herman, a Newsmax senior reporter, focuses on major and investigative stories. A University of Florida graduate, she has more than a decade of experience as a reporter for newspapers, magazines, and websites.