The Gulf Council praised steps to mend ties between Saudi Arabia and Iran. This came after a meeting of council ministers. The group includes Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, and the UAE. They welcomed new ambassadors as a positive sign. Yet, the council asked Iran to solve disputes over certain islands. These islands are […]
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