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Saudi-Iranian understanding key to nuclear deal's success

The nuclear deal should be a prelude to major coordination between Saudi Arabia and Iran if it is to help bring about peace in the region.
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Iran's July 14 signing of a nuclear treaty has reduced the historic strain between Iran and the West, but it cannot be expected to foster peace without broad consideration of other players in the region, particularly the Sunni Arab axis.

The peace process largely hinges on whether Iran chooses to preserve its unilateral policy in the region or communicate with other regional powers, particularly Saudi Arabia and Turkey, to reach a comprehensive solution to the region’s crises.

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