Iran had previously been at odds with Riyadh and also some other Gulf states. Iran chose to work through proxies and militias in Iraq, Lebanon and Yemen, fueling conflicts and also threatening Israel.
Today, the Iranian regime is shifting its narrative slightly. This is not a shift in the rhetoric regarding Israel, which it still vows to destroy, but rather a shift in rhetoric about other countries.
First of all, Iran looks forward to more trade in the region, especially with the Gulf. The Iranian foreign minister said that Iran looks forward to an increase in partnerships with Kuwait and the UAE, as well as Saudi Arabia and that the country also expects “high-level security dialogue” with the Saudis in the future.
Iran is also looking forward to attending the next meetings of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). Iran has also applied to join the BRICS group of countries. The BRICS group was named after Brazil, India, China and South Africa. READ MORE
