Iran’s president to visit Saudi king in bid to thaw ties
26 March 2023 |
3:37 pm
The two traditional rivals agreed to normalize relations in a March 10 deal brokered by China. Iran's international outreach to its regional rival comes amid major domestic unrest.
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