Iran, Saudi Arabia agree to resume ties, re-open embassies

Iran said Friday it reached a deal with Saudi Arabia to resume diplomatic relations and reopen embassies in the two countries after years of tensions. The kingdom did not immediately acknowledge any agreement. Iranian state television reported the deal, saying it came during a meeting in China. Chinese state media did not report on any such deal.

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Published March 10,2023

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IRAN, SAUDI ARABIA AGREE TO RESUME TIES, RE-OPEN EMBASSIES

Iran and Saudi Arabia after talks in Beijing have agreed to re-establish diplomatic relations, Iranian state media reported on Friday.

"As a result of the talks, Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed to resume diplomatic relations and re-open embassies ...within two months," Iranian news agency IRNA reported.

Tensions have been high between Iran and Saudi Arabia. The kingdom broke off ties with Iran in 2016 after protesters invaded Saudi diplomatic posts there. Saudi Arabia days earlier had executed a prominent Shiite cleric, triggering the demonstrations.