First Iran-Saudi 'Naval Drill' In Red Sea? Riyadh Shuns Israel, Joins Hands With Arch-Enemy

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First Iran-Saudi 'Naval Drill' In Red Sea? Riyadh Shuns Israel, Joins Hands With Arch-Enemy Iran-Saudi To Conduct Joint Military Drill In Red Sea | Major Middle East Shift Amid Tehran-Riyadh Rapprochement? Iran and Saudi Arabia are planning to conduct joint military exercises in the Red Sea, according to a report. The drill, though not confirmed by Riyadh, would be a first for the regional heavyweights.The two Middle East rivals, which have long backed opposing sides across the region, severed diplomatic ties in 2016. However, the two rivals resumed relations last year under a surprise China-brokered deal. Saudi Arabia did not immediately confirm whether it would hold joint military exercises with Iran.