id="ContentPlaceHolder1_bref">The two countries released a joint communique with China on the deal, which apparently brokered the agreement. In Friday's statement, Iran and Saudi Arabia said they "thank the Republic of Iraq and the Sultanate of Oman for hosting the talks held between the two sides in 2021 and 2022 as well as the leaders and government of the People's Republic of China for hosting and supporting the talks held in that country. However, talks have stalled for months, and the recent reconciliation between Saudi Arabia and Iran has added an additional layer of complexity to an already delicate situation