In April 2023 Saudi Arabia and Iran’s foreign ministers met in Beijing to discuss reopening their diplomatic missions in their respective countries, to encourage visits of official and private delegations, and to facilitate visas for Iranian and Saudi citizens. They also agreed to discuss resuming flights between the 2 countries. This was the first formal diplomatic meeting between the 2 countries since China brokered a deal to restore relations between the top regional powers in March 2023. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said that Beijing is ready to support both side…
Read more74% Yes |
26% No |
61% Yes |
16% No |
13% Yes, we should always promote diplomatic peace talks during foreign conflicts |
6% No, only if it is an immediate threat to our safety |
5% No, we should not get involved in foreign conflicts |
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Regardless, we must force the complete dismantlement of Iran's nuclear programme and keep Iran under enough pressure to contain it locally until its current government is replaced by one which respects human rights, frees its people, and does not threaten other countries.
@9J4FN733mos3MO
No. The UK government is inept and unlikely to ameliorate anything between these two countries. Any UK interference would only be to protect economic interests. Support peace by all means, but do not send any UK politician.
@9HSPMYP4mos4MO
Only in the sense of avoiding unnecessary loss of life, both sides are ruled by authoritarian governments with terrible human-rights records.
@9HPMNNM4mos4MO
If the British Government kept its nose out of the middle east there might be a chance for the middle east to sort out its own affairs. Our role should be humanitarian aid in a non-aligned context and mediation support.
@9GRC9WD6mos6MO
Yes, and we should reduce sanctions on Iran while still exerting political pressure over huma rights concerns
@8SZTB3Z 6mos6MO
Let them get on with it and stay out of it. Stop overestimating the importance of the UK in such and other world matters.
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