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Riyadh's strategy is to maintain the historical relationship with Washington, whether under a Republican or Democratic administration.

While Washington claims Tehran desires an agreement, Iran insists no dialogue will take place without the lifting of sanctions and guarantees respecting its nuclear rights.

Washington opposes exposing the security of the Arabian Gulf to risks, whether the threat comes from Israel or Iran.

It's the same quality that once defined Barack Obama's presidential election campaigns: controlled tone, steady message, and moral clarity.

Even Jake Sullivan, former United States president Joe Biden’s national security adviser, said “the Washington Consensus is a promise that was not kept[.]”