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For Iran, Saudi Détente Could Ease Strains Regionally and at Home

For years, Iran’s standing as a Mideast power has been battered on a number of fronts. Some Arab neighbors have forged ties with Israel, giving it a foothold in the Persian Gulf. Regional states have closed down financial channels that once allowed Tehran to evade U.S.-led sanctions over its nuclear and weapons programs. Iran has also been engaged in a…