Saudi Arabia and Iran take steps towards diplomatic talks.

Saudi Arabia has reportedly invited Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi for an official state visit after the two sides agreed to restore diplomatic ties in a peace deal brokered by China. The invitation came in a letter from Saudi Arabia’s King Salman, but has yet to be confirmed by Saudi officials. The development comes less than two weeks after Saudi Arabia and Iran agreed to restore diplomatic ties and reopen embassies after more than seven years of hostility.