Arch-rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia concur to revive ties, reopen embassies

Regional foes Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed to resume diplomatic relations and reopen embassies in every other’s countries, equally governments declared by using their condition media companies.

“As a outcome of the talks, Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed to resume diplomatic relations and re-open embassies …within just two months,” Iran’s information agency IRNA documented Friday.

Saudi Arabia’s condition Saudi Press Agency verified the announcement in its personal assertion.

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