Iran and Saudi Arabia agree to restore ties after China-brokered talks
by Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor from on (#69NJW)
Embassies to reopen in move that could have wide implications for Iran nuclear deal and Yemen war
Iran and Saudi Arabia, the two great oil-producing rivals of the Middle East, have agreed to restore ties and reopen embassies seven years after relations were severed.
The agreement came after Chinese-brokered talks held in Beijing. As a result of the talks, Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed to resume diplomatic relations and reopen embassies ... within two months," Iran's state news agency IRNA reported, citing a joint statement.
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