Iraq's president has lauded the resumption of relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia as a “positive step” that works to enhance security and stability in West Asia.

A high-ranking Egyptian official says the Northeast African country does not need mediation to restore diplomatic relations with Iran.

Iran says rapprochement with Saudi Arabia could lead to a major surge in trade with Persian Gulf states.

A Lebanese analyst says Israel cannot put up with a possible rapprochement between Iran and Bahrain as such a development will hamper the establishment of a military base by the occupying entity in the Persian Gulf Arab country.

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says the recent rapprochement between Damascus and the Arab world will have “a positive impact” on neighboring Lebanon.

Hassan Fadlallah said Israel had cashed in on presenting itself as a partner of Arab countries against Iran.

The UN chief hails the agreement between Iran and Saudi Arabia on the restoration of diplomatic ties, highlighting the positive impacts of the deal on constructive interactions in the region.