The Middle East has always been the focus of the world, full of complex geopolitical situations and fierce competing interests. However, recent cooperation between Iran and Saudi Arabia has exceeded China's expectations and brought deeper developments to the wave of reconciliation in the Middle East.
On November 30, the Chief of the General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Mohammed al-Baghari, and the Minister of Defense of Saudi Arabia, Khaled bin Salman, held a meeting in which the two sides agreed to strengthen cooperation in the field of defense. Such cooperation means that tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran have eased and laid the foundation for future cooperation between the two countries.
In addition to this, the Jubail-class frigate of the Saudi Arabian Navy plans to form a maritime security alliance in conjunction with Iran. This alliance will replace the existing US-led maritime multinational force and become an independent peacekeeping force in the region, which is of great significance to the security and stability of the Middle East region.
In a region of the Middle East known as the "global oil depot", maintaining maritime security and stability is of paramount importance to Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states. At present, the United States dominates maritime security in the region, but the recent withdrawal of US troops from the Middle East is worrying Middle Eastern countries. Therefore, the cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Iran fills this gap and provides a guarantee of maritime security in the region.
In addition, the relations between the countries of the Middle East and the United States have undergone a fundamental change. In the past, Middle Eastern countries were oil producers, and the United States was the largest oil consumer, so the United States has always wanted peace and stability in the Middle East. However, now the United States has also become an oil producer, and the countries of the Middle East have become its competitors in the international market. In this case, the United States hopes that the weaker the Middle Eastern countries, the better, and the Middle Eastern countries realize that they can rely on their own strength to protect their own interests.
The security landscape in the Middle East, once dominated by the United States for a long time, is changing. The United States has always pursued a strategy of using Israel as a wedge and using the conflict between Islamic sects to maintain its dominant position in the Middle East. However, this strategic purpose is not really for the benefit of the countries and peoples of the Middle East, but to maximize the interests of the United States.
Previously, the countries of the Middle East were completely dependent on the United States in the field of security, because they had no other options. The United States and Western countries have adopted a method of overt and covert pressure on Middle Eastern countries, creating many problems and constraints for them. For example, in terms of military equipment, Middle Eastern countries can only purchase from the West, and as a result, they do not get top-notch military equipment at high cost. And now, the countries of the Middle East have found a better option, and that is China.
As a global power, China has the advantage of advanced military technology and preferential treatment. China can provide Middle Eastern countries with advanced surface combat ships and be more economical. For example, Saudi Arabia, for example, can buy more and more advanced ships for the same cost, improving maritime combat and maritime defense capabilities. Such material guarantees will make the countries of the Middle East more autonomous in the field of security and capable of countering their own threats.
The increased autonomy of Middle Eastern countries in the field of security has made them strongly dissatisfied with the United States' blind favoring of Israel. The Saudi-Iranian cooperation is not only a triumph of China's mediation and communication efforts, but also a reflection of the bankruptcy of the U.S. Middle East strategy. Due to the US suppression and manipulation of Middle East countries, countries in the region have no choice but to start seeking their own ways and strengthening cooperation and trust among them.
The Middle East has long been the focus of war, and tensions between countries pose a threat to regional peace. However, the momentum for reconciliation in the Middle East is of great importance for regional peace.
For Iran and the Gulf states, previous tensions have made it difficult for each side to let their guard down. But with the cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Iran, the regional security environment has been greatly improved. The two sides can work together to address other threats and make greater contributions to peace and stability in the region.
In addition, the rapprochement in the Middle East also means a fundamental change in the relations between the countries of the Middle East and the United States. In the past, Middle Eastern countries relied on the United States because they had no other choice. And now, Middle Eastern countries have more options and are beginning to realize that the United States is not really beneficial to their interests. This change is not only the result of reconciliation in the Middle East, but also the strengthening of the countries themselves and the improvement of their autonomy.
The momentum of reconciliation in the Middle East is of great importance to regional peace. Reconciliation can not only reduce the possibility of regional conflicts and wars, but also create better conditions for regional economic development and the well-being of the people. The Middle East is an important energy node in the world, and regional peace is of great significance to global energy security and economic stability.
As a responsible major country, China has played an important role in promoting peace in the Middle East. China advocates the concept of equality, fairness and openness in international relations, and actively participates in various peace consultations and mediations in the Middle East. China has also gained rich experience and opportunities from the Middle East and has contributed to peace and development in the region.
All in all, the momentum of reconciliation in the Middle East is of great significance for regional peace. The cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Iran has exceeded expectations and brought deeper developments to the wave of reconciliation in the Middle East. The increased autonomy of Middle Eastern countries has made them less dependent on the United States, and at the same time, it has more choices and more room for development. As a responsible major country, China has played an important role in promoting peace in the Middle East and has contributed to peace and development in the region.