![DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES. 23 October 2017. USA Healthcare Symposium & Showcase: Nutrition, Obesity and Diabetes at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Academic Medical Center. Honorable Barbara A. Leaf, Ambassador of the United States Of America to the United Arab Emirates. (Photo: Antonie Robertson/The National) Journalist: Shereena Al Nuwais. Section: National.](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/Y4HBP4TR2KOCVSSTLUQXHHU44U.jpg?smart=true&auth=ab970f27a0cf9089119f97836b491550778cc948b92041cfa3fcfb4691c9f558&width=400&height=225)
Barbara Leaf said the United States is closely watching developments between Saudi Arabia and Iran. Antonie Robertson / The National
Barbara Leaf said the United States is closely watching developments between Saudi Arabia and Iran. Antonie Robertson / The National
US closely watching 'detente' between Saudi Arabia and Iran, Barbara Leaf says
Full reconciliation yet to be seen but de-escalation in the region to be welcomed, senior official says