Iran and Saudi Arabia are reportedly planning to hold joint military exercises in the Red Sea, marking a significant development in their relationship since severing diplomatic ties in 2016. The commander of Iran's navy confirmed that Saudi Arabia had requested the exercises, and coordination is currently underway. However, Saudi Arabia has not yet confirmed its participation. The move comes as Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels continue to carry out attacks in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, drawing retaliatory airstrikes from Israel. Saudi Arabia, which has backed the internationally recognized government in Yemen, has been attempting to broker a peace deal in the region.
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