The feud became the longest between Iran and an Arab country in modern times.
Khamenei’s recent comments come as Saudi Arabia normalizes ties with Iran after nearly eight years of a diplomatic freeze.
Apart from Saudi Arabia and Iran, Egypt has reconciled with both Turkey and Qatar, and the Arab League last month welcomed Syria back as a member after more than a decade of isolation.
Weight of historical symbolismAs the years passed by, Egypt and Iran only grew apart, with little desire to reconcile from either party.
Most Arab states continue to reject recognition of Israel.
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