Iraq's sectarian parliamentary system breeds instability and creates incentives to persecute people.
Saudi leaders no doubt believe that restoring diplomatic relations is a useful political ploy, but surely appreciate that the deal is superficial.
Three major Sunni Muslim provinces in Iraq are witnessing great prosperity after their liberation from ISIS in 2017, with building projects underway.
Protests have taken place in Zahedan every Friday for the past four months, despite a deadly crackdown by security forces.