Iran reopens its embassy in Saudi Arabia as the Gulf rivals restore ties

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Women walk past the closed Iranian embassy in the diplomatic quarter of the Saudi capital Riyadh, on April 11.

The reopened embassy could ease travel between the two countries as they work to resume direct flights, increase trade and restore business ties.

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