Saudi-Iran Crisis Mars Tehran Sanctions Relief

Iran is on the brink of reintroducing itself to the world economy as economic sanctions may be lifted soon in accordance with the nuclear deal struck in Vienna last year.  Iran agreed to curb its nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief. But last week, Saudi Arabia severed diplomatic ties with Iran after an attack on its embassy, following the execution of a prominent Shi’ite cleric. Sunni-dominated Saudi Arabia and Shi’ite Iran are long-time rivals, believed to be...

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