EghtesadOnline: Iran should seize the opportunity provided by the toned-down rhetoric from Saudi and Emirati officials to mend strained bilateral relations, says a political analyst, who believes that the interests of Persian Gulf states lie in lasting peace and security in the region.

EghtesadOnline: Iran should welcome détente with regional countries, including Saudi Arabia and the UAE, because such an attitude would give the country the upper hand amid tensions with the United States, a senior lawmaker said.