Daily Memo: Iran and Saudi Arabia to Normalize Relations

The two countries cut ties seven years ago.

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Middle East developments. Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed to restore diplomatic ties after seven years of tensions. In a deal mediated by China, the two countries plan to reopen their embassies within two months. Meanwhile, Iran’s foreign minister welcomed the improvement of ties between Syria and Arab states in a meeting with Syrian President Bashar […]

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