Saudi Arabia hosts historic visits from Iran and Syria, signaling a thaw in Middle East relations.

Saudi Arabia hosted delegations from Iran and Syria, marking a potential breakthrough in diplomatic relations after years of bitter divisions. The Syrian foreign minister met with his Saudi counterpart to discuss a political settlement to the Syrian crisis and the resumption of consular services and flights between the two countries. Meanwhile, an Iranian delegation arrived in Riyadh to pave the way for reopening diplomatic missions, and Iran's president has been invited to Saudi Arabia. The flurry of diplomatic activity follows last month's landmark announcement that Iran and Saudi Arabia would work towards resuming ties.