Iran says it’s planning to hold 1st joint military drills with Saudis in Red Sea

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TEHRAN, Iran — Iran and Saudi Arabia are planning to conduct joint military exercises in the Red Sea, according to an Iranian report not confirmed by Riyadh, in what would be a first for the regional heavyweights.

The two Middle East rivals, which have long backed opposing sides in conflict zones across the region, severed diplomatic ties in 2016.

However, Shiite Muslim-dominated Iran and Sunni-majority Saudi Arabia resumed relations last year under a surprise China-brokered deal.

https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-says-its-planning-to-hold-1st-ever-joint-military-drills-with-saudis-in-red-sea/

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