Saudi Arabia confirms holding talks with Iran. Washington welcomes news of direct talks between Iran and Saudi Arabia, official says. #USA #KSA #Iran #WION #CNBC

"Iran and Saudi Arabia support opposing sides of numerous regional disputes and violent conflicts including those in Yemen, Syria and Lebanon. Saudi Arabia has accused Iran of attacking its oil infrastructure and of providing Yemen’s Houthi rebels with missiles used to attack the kingdom. While Riyadh and Tehran have not conveyed any expectations of a major breakthrough, both sides have expressed support for easing tensions." Read more.