The story: While Iranian officials and state-linked media remain upbeat about the prospects of the country’s ongoing dialogue with Saudi Arabia, pro-reform outlets in Iran remain cautious in their assessments.

In contrast, Saudi Arabia has been noticeably quiet since the resumption of the talks last month, making it difficult to gauge the Kingdom's evaluation of the negotiations. 

The coverage: Iranian and Saudi intelligence and security officials returned to Baghdad on Apr. 21 to hold their fifth round of talks over the past year. The meeting was held following a 7-month hiatus in the dialogue...