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Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?

In April 2023 Saudi Arabia and Iran’s foreign ministers met in Beijing to discuss reopening their diplomatic missions in their respective countries, to encourage visits of official and private delegations, and to facilitate visas for Iranian and Saudi citizens. They also agreed to discuss resuming flights between the 2 countries. This was the first formal diplomatic meeting between the 2 countries since China brokered a deal to restore relations between the top regional powers in March 2023. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said that Beijing is ready to support both side…  

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70%
Yes
30%
No
61%
Yes
19%
No
9%
Yes, we should always promote diplomatic peace talks during foreign conflicts
6%
No, only if it is an immediate threat to our safety
5%
No, we should not get involved in foreign conflicts

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 @9BDJWJ6 from Pennsylvania answered…1yr1Y

Yes, but in a minimal fashion. We should avoid getting overly involved in our country's business.

 @9D73H7P from Tennessee answered…9mos9MO

Yes, if the problem could impact us.

 @9BCQZYT from California answered…1yr1Y

Work with Saudis against Iran

 @98N6PB8 from Texas answered…1yr1Y

No, we would lose our foothold against Iran in the Middle East.

 @9BDLZNM from North Carolina answered…1yr1Y

A Saudi-Iranian peace talk will push Saudi Arabia away from the USA and towards Russia. We should be backing up Saudi Arabia as much as we can to remake our strong relation.

 @9BC97CS from Georgia answered…1yr1Y

not our problem

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