Blinken Welcomes Iran-Saudi Agreement
U.S. Secretary of State
Antony Blinken expressed optimism Wednesday about the re-establishment of
relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia.
"If this agreement
actually bears out, and particularly if Iran follows through on the commitments
that it’s apparently made, again, that would be positive,” Blinken said during
a news conference at Addis Ababa University during a visit to Ethiopia.
"From our perspective,
anything that can help reduce tensions, avoid conflict, and curb in any way
dangerous or destabilizing actions by Iran is a good thing,” Blinken added.
The top U.S. diplomat
noted China’s role in facilitating the agreement, saying, "that’s a good
thing.”
"I think it’s valuable
that countries, where they can, take action, take responsibility for advancing
security, for advancing peaceful relations,” he said.
After the agreement was
announced last week, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told
reporters the deal could help reduce tension in the region, especially in
Yemen, where the two countries have supported opposing sides during years of
conflict.
"We welcome any efforts
to help end the war in Yemen and deescalate tensions in the Middle East
region,” Jean-Pierre said.
VOA
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