Iraq and Oman welcome reestablishment of diplomatic ties between Saudi Arabia, Iran

Iraq and Oman welcomed on Friday the agreement between Saudi Arabia and Iran to re-establish diplomatic ties.

The countries earlier on Friday said they would also open embassies and exchange ambassadors within a period of two months, the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.

Iraq hailed “turning a new page” between Riyadh and Tehran, the country’s state press agency said on Friday. Oman also welcomed the plans, its foreign ministry said.

Saudi Arabia and Iran had thanked both Oman and Iraq for hosting previous talks in 2021 and 2022.