"Pragmatic Saudi prince disrupts Iran relations in sea change"

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has pursued a series of de-escalatory measures, including a reconciliation deal with Iran, back-channel talks to remove Saudi forces from Yemen, and mending rifts with regional rivals like Qatar and Turkey. Analysts say this marks an evolution from erratic disruptor to pragmatic power player. The deal with Iran, in particular, signals maturity and a more realistic understanding of regional power politics. However, it remains to be seen whether these measures will succeed and how far they will go.