Iran Opens Doors: Visa-Free Travel for 33 Countries, Including Gulf States and Saudi Arabia

Iran has announced that it is lifting visa requirements for 33 countries, including Gulf states such as Saudi Arabia, as part of its efforts to engage with different countries. This decision increases the number of countries whose citizens can visit Iran without a visa to 45. The move is seen as another step towards thawing relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia, which recently agreed to restore full diplomatic relations. The list of countries includes Lebanon, Tunisia, India, several Central Asian and African nations, as well as Croatia. Iranian pilgrims will also begin regular travel to Saudi Arabia for the first time in eight years.