The International community needs to appreciate China for its role as a country that is working for peace and stability in the world, said Mohammad Reza Manafi, editor-in-chief for the Asia-Pacific news desk of Iran’s official news agency IRNA. Tehran and Riyadh have expressed hopes of opening a new chapter in ties and appreciation for China’s help. Meanwhile, the United Nations applauded the Saudi-Iranian agreement to re-establish diplomatic relations and praised China’s role in the process. Will Iran-Saudi deal affect Saudi-Iran interests in joining BRICS ?

