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Opportunities for Collective Regional Security in the Middle East carnegieendowment.org Mar 5, 2025 13 facts
claimThe leadership of the Islamic Republic of Iran, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, is aware that regional actors such as Tel Aviv, Ankara, and Riyadh are capitalizing on Iran's waning influence.
perspectiveThe responsibility for ending conflicts and establishing stability in the Middle East rests on major regional actors, specifically Tel Aviv, Tehran, Ankara, Cairo, Riyadh, and Abu Dhabi.
claimRegional powers including Cairo, Riyadh, and Tehran faced immense pressure to manage foreign policy resources amidst Middle Eastern turbulence.
claimRecep Tayyip Erdoğan attended summits organized by Cairo and Riyadh to advocate for Palestinian and Arab rights.
claimRiyadh, Abu Dhabi, Kuwait City, and Manama distanced themselves from Ankara, citing Türkiye's perceived hostility and interference in Arab affairs.
accountSince October 2023, Egypt has attempted to mitigate regional instability by collaborating with Ankara, Riyadh, and Abu Dhabi, while maintaining a cautious diplomatic approach toward Tehran and demonstrating strategic restraint with Tel Aviv.
perspectiveCollective security arrangements among regional powers like Tel Aviv, Tehran, Ankara, Cairo, Riyadh, and Abu Dhabi could serve as a foundation to reduce tensions, mitigate conflicts, and facilitate peaceful settlements.
claimThe leadership of the Islamic Republic of Iran, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, is aware that actors such as Tel Aviv, Ankara, and Riyadh are capitalizing on Iran's waning influence.
perspectiveCollective security arrangements among regional powers like Tel Aviv, Tehran, Ankara, Cairo, Riyadh, and Abu Dhabi could serve as a foundation to reduce tensions, mitigate conflicts, and foster long-term stability in the Middle East.
perspectiveThe responsibility for ending conflicts and establishing stability in the Middle East rests on the region's major actors, specifically Tel Aviv, Tehran, Ankara, Cairo, Riyadh, and Abu Dhabi.
accountRecep Tayyip Erdoğan attended summits organized by Cairo and Riyadh to deliver speeches supporting Palestinian and Arab rights.
accountSince October 2023, Egypt has mitigated regional instability by collaborating with Ankara, Riyadh, and Abu Dhabi, while maintaining a cautious diplomatic approach toward Tehran and demonstrating strategic restraint with Tel Aviv.
claimThe governments of Saudi Arabia (Riyadh), the United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi), Kuwait (Kuwait City), and Bahrain (Manama) distanced themselves from Türkiye, citing the country's perceived hostility and interference in Arab affairs.
War by Proxy: Iran's Growing Footprint in the Middle East - CSIS csis.org Mar 11, 2019 2 facts
How the war in Ukraine changed Russia's global standing | Brookings brookings.edu Apr 2, 2025 2 facts
accountIn late March, Donald Trump's negotiators met with Ukrainian counterparts in Riyadh, resulting in Ukraine agreeing to a one-month total ceasefire.
accountOn February 18, U.S. and Russian negotiators met in Riyadh to discuss reestablishing political and economic relations and negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine.
From Arab Spring to regional reset: Saudi-Iranian rivalry ... - Frontiers frontiersin.org Sep 28, 2025 2 facts
claimBader Ezbidi argued in 2023 that the Tehran-Riyadh rivalry is shaped by the intersection of security imperatives and sectarian temptations.
referenceB. Ezbidi authored the article 'When security imperatives meet sectarian temptations: the Tehran-Riyadh rivalry,' published in Cogent Social Sciences in 2023.
The path forward on Iran and its proxy forces - Brookings Institution brookings.edu Mar 1, 2024 1 fact
accountIn October 2023, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman held his first-ever phone call with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, and Raisi subsequently attended a regional summit in Riyadh in November 2023.
Iran and the Gulf: Why Hedging Is No Longer Enough warontherocks.com Feb 20, 2026 1 fact
claimGulf leaders have increasingly emphasized the objective of regional prosperity and agency over the past decade, as evidenced in Gulf Cooperation Council summit declarations, the Gulf’s 2024 Vision for Regional Security, and the actions of Abu Dhabi, Doha, and Riyadh.
Iran War: Kinetic, Cyber, Electronic and Psychological Warfare ... resecurity.com Mar 17, 2026 1 fact
claimThe United Kingdom, Germany, Slovakia, and Czechia have announced intentions to conduct evacuations for their citizens in the region, with flights scheduled from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; Muscat, Oman; and Amman, Jordan.
Private Wealth Migration 2025 | Press Release - Henley & Partners henleyglobal.com Jun 24, 2025 1 fact
measurementSaudi Arabia is projected to see a net inflow of 2,400 new millionaires in 2025, benefiting from a surge in returning nationals and international investors settling in Riyadh and Jeddah.
The Persian Gulf TV War by Douglas Kellner (http://www.gseis.ucla ... pages.gseis.ucla.edu 1 fact
accountDiplomatic sources claimed in a December 18, 1990, United Press International report that Algerian President Chadli Benjedid attempted to arrange a meeting between Saddam Hussein and King Fahd of Saudi Arabia, but the Saudi kingdom discouraged the effort by failing to invite Benjedid to Riyadh.