Abdulrahman Al-Rashed

These days, memories are being revived of August 1990, when Saddam Hussein’s regime invaded Kuwait and plunged the Gulf into the greatest danger it had faced up to that point.

The first 70 days of Ali Falih Al-Zaidi’s premiership renewed hope among many Iraqis before it was dashed by Iran.

There is much that can be said about the Saudi nuclear agreement with the US, whether in terms of its strategic value, political implications, potential risks, cost, economic and scientific importance or military utility.

History may repeat itself. We do not forget the iconic scene of Iranian Minister Javad Zarif standing on the balcony of the Palais Coburg Hotel in Vienna 11 years ago, waving to journalists with a smile after signing the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.