Iran and Saudi Arabia agree to resume diplomatic relations
A general view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (illustrative image).
AP - Nariman El-Mofty
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Iran and Saudi Arabia have agreed to restore diplomatic ties, an Iranian state-affiliated media reported Friday, March 10, citing a joint statement from the two Middle Eastern heavyweights whose ties had since been broken. 2016.
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Following talks, the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have agreed to resume diplomatic relations and to reopen embassies and (diplomatic) representations within a maximum of two months,” the statement said
. Irna agency, citing the statement.
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