rapprochement

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In March 2023, his government agree to a surprise rapprochement with Iran's bitter rival, regional Sunni power Saudi Arabia, seven years after they had severed diplomatic relations.

From BBC

Saudi Arabia, which is traditionally a rival of Iran although the two countries have recently made a rapprochement, also expressed concern in a statement and said it “stands by Iran in these difficult circumstances.”

From Seattle Times

Morocco is prosecuting dozens of people arrested at pro-Palestinian protests or detained for social media posts criticizing the kingdom’s rapprochement with Israel.

From New York Times

The development comes after months of moves toward rapprochement between the two nations, starting with a change in the Australian government.

From New York Times

In “Dear Mom and Dad,” she remembers the fractures as well as the rapprochements, including the years when her father was ailing.

From Los Angeles Times