The story: Iran’s ambassador to Iraq has expressed support for the nascent Iranian-Saudi dialogue in Baghdad, announcing that the administration of new Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi will decide on next steps. Iraj Masjedi also revealed that Tehran and Riyadh have discussed the reopening of embassies, while raising the possibility of future talks being held in Iran or Saudi Arabia.

The coverage: Masjedi on Aug. 16 stated that a decision on the continuation of the Tehran-Riyadh talks will be made after...