'In a sign of thaw in ruptured ties, Saudi Arabia has approved visas for three Iranian diplomats allowing them to take up posts at the headquarters of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in the kingdom, Saudi and Iranian officials said.
Shi’ite-led Iran and Sunni-controlled Saudi Arabia have held several rounds of talks since April aimed at improving relations.
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He added that Baghdad-brokered talks with Riyadh had gone well, and Saudi officials had responded positively to Tehran’s proposals.
"We are ready to send technical delegations to restore relations to normal," he said.
The Saudi kingdom has described the direct discussions launched earlier this year with Tehran as cordial but exploratory.'
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Iranians Receive Saudi Visas For Diplomatic Posts, December 24, 2021
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