Today, the Two Mikes were fortunate to again host journalist Ed Yeranian for a discussion about some of the recent events in the Middle East, evenst which he has been covering for more than thirty years.

Mr. Yeranian explained that the recent, China-brokered resumption of diplomatic relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia might well turn out to be an important talking point, but little more than window dressing. He said that talks had been occurring in Baghdad between the Chinese and the Iranians and Saudis for the past 2.5 years and five individual bargaining sessions.

Formal relations between two are meant to be restored in two months, but whether that occurs or not the deal can be seen as a plus for the Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Muhammed Bin Sultan as he approaches his transition to being king when his very sick father passes away.

In regard to Yemen, Mr. Yeranian noted that while the opposing sides in theYemeni war are negotiating a prisoner swap in Geneva, peace in Yemen is still fairly far beyond the horizon as it is very unlikely that the Iranians and the Houthi allies will stop fighting.

Peace in Syria also is not likely as the champions of a natural-gas pipeline running from Iraq, through northern Syria, to the Mediterranean Sea have little interest in peace unless a pipeline is guaranteed.

He also mentioned that Syria is slowly returning to the Arab fold.

The UAE has reopened its embassy in Damascus and Tunisia may soon do likewise. The Arab League, however, is still keeping Damascus at arm's length.

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