Iran and Saudi Arabia to Reopen Embassies After 7-Year Rift
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Iran will reopen its embassy in Saudi Arabia this week, after a seven-year closure due to tensions between the two countries. The move comes after a China-mediated agreement was signed three months ago to restore ties and reopen embassies. The embassy and consulate will also help facilitate pilgrimages to Mecca. The rivalry between the two countries has played out in various conflicts in the region, including in Syria, Yemen, and Lebanon.
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