Saudi, Iranian, Syrian envoys meet in Oman

ISTANBUL (AA) – The ambassadors of Saudi Arabia, Iran, Syria and Iraq held a meeting in the Gulf country of Oman on Tuesday, according to Iraqi Ambassador Qais Saad al-Amiri.

The diplomats exchanged views about regional affairs during the meeting hosted by al-Amiri “in an atmosphere of optimism and familiarity among the attendees,” the Iraqi Embassy in Muscat tweeted.

Last month, Saudi Arabia and Iran announced the restoration of their diplomatic relations during talks hosted by Beijing, a deal called a diplomatic coup by China.

The two sides are expected to open embassies in each other’s capitals within two months since the deal was signed on March 10.

Talks are also underway between Saudi Arabia and Syria to resume consular services in the two countries, according to the Saudi Foreign Ministry.

*Ikram Kouachi contributed to this report