Travel to the region on eve of the fourth round of talks

Sazandegi commented on Araghchi’s visit to Saudi Arabia and Qatar prior to the fourth round of nuclear talks between Iran and the United States in Oman. It wrote: Iran’s continuous diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia clearly show that relations between Tehran and Riyadh are being strengthened and redefined, especially with the coming to power of the Pezeshkian government, and one of the reasons for this is the need for regional convergence and continuous consultations with neighbors.

Israel’s moves in creating crises in the region and geopolitical changes in the Middle East have gained more speed because regional and trans-regional actors are also adopting policies in the region based on their own interests, which can sometimes lead to a conflict of interests. An important point that should be considered in this regard is that Araghchi’s visits to Saudi Arabia and Qatar took place at a time when two important developments were the focus of attention.

The first one is the fourth round of indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States in Muscat. The second one is U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, which will begin on Tuesday. The coincidence of these developments can undoubtedly have an important outcome that we should wait for.