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Arab News
02-07-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Saudi Arabia completes departure of Iranian pilgrims
RIYADH: The Ministry of Interior has completed departure procedures for Iranian Hajj pilgrims leaving through the Jadidat Arar border crossing in the Northern Borders region. This was done following directives from King Salman and based on a recommendation from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday. The aim was to support Iran's pilgrims amid the current circumstances in their country and provide necessary services until they can safely return home after completing Hajj. The ministry, through its sectors and affiliated entities, deployed all human and technical resources to facilitate the pilgrims' movement, the SPA reported. It coordinated with relevant authorities to ensure smooth and organized transport to the border within an integrated service and security framework. Alireza Bayat, head of the Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization in Iran, recently praised Saudi Arabia for assisting the pilgrims, noting the quality organization and services at border crossings and other locations. He said Iran's pilgrims were satisfied with the support they had received and for the excellent organization of the Hajj.
Arab News
23-06-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Iranian consul general commends Saudi Arabia for smooth pilgrim departure
RIYADH: Consul General of Iran in Jeddah Hassan Zarnegar praised the organization and facilities provided to Iranian pilgrims during their departure via Arar airport and the Jadidat Arar border crossing in the Northern Borders region. He said the smooth procedures reflect the care for pilgrims by the Kingdom and its leadership, and demonstrate attention to pilgrims from all countries, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday. Zarnegar added: 'The streamlined procedures — from disembarkation and swift passport processing to organized bus transfers — reflect efficient pilgrim management.' He said that the services provided to Iranian pilgrims confirm the Kingdom's consistent respect for all nations. He added that Saudi-Iranian relations are rooted in religious and neighborly ties, and the care shown to Iranian pilgrims reflects this spirit of brotherhood. On behalf of himself and the Iranian ambassador, Zarnegar expressed gratitude to the Saudi leadership for their care and support, provided as part of an integrated system. Meanwhile, Director General of the Border Guards Maj. Gen. Shaya Al-Wadaani inspected the work of personnel at the Jadidat Arar border crossing and monitored services supporting pilgrims' departure after Hajj. Al-Wadaani reviewed the procedures facilitating Iranian pilgrims' exit, following directives from King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to ensure proper services and support. He confirmed that the Border Guard has mobilized all resources, in coordination with relevant authorities, to deliver the best services and ensure a smooth departure process.
Asharq Al-Awsat
23-06-2025
- Politics
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Iranian Consul General Commends Saudi Arabia for Ensuring Smooth Departure for Iranian Pilgrims
Iran's Consul General in Jeddah Hassan Zarnegar praised the level of organization and the facilities provided to Iranian pilgrims during their departure through Arar Airport and the Jadidat Arar border crossing. He stressed that the smooth procedures he observed reflect the Kingdom and its leadership's care for pilgrims, and highlight the continuous attention given to pilgrims from all countries. 'The streamlined procedures from the moment pilgrims disembarked the aircraft, to the swift passport processing, and the well-organized transfer to the border crossing by bus, demonstrate efficiency in managing pilgrim affairs,' he was quoted by SPA as saying, adding that the services provided to Iranian pilgrims confirm the Kingdom's steadfast approach in respecting nations. He also highlighted that relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republic of Iran are based on religious and neighborly ties, noting that the care extended to Iranian pilgrims is not surprising in light of this spirit of brotherhood. On behalf of himself and the Iranian ambassador to the Kingdom, he expressed gratitude and appreciation to the Kingdom's leadership for the care and attention given to Iranian pilgrims as part of an integrated system.
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Yahoo
Iranian pilgrims who were stranded in Saudi Arabia arrive in Iraq on their way back home
Dozens of Iranian pilgrims trapped abroad due to the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel will soon return to Iran. Iranians who had travelled to Saudi Arabia to perform the Islamic Hajj pilgrimage have been waiting in a coach station in Karbala, Iraq. (AP video shot by Ali Sadiq)
Al Arabiya
16-06-2025
- Al Arabiya
Iranian Hajj pilgrims stranded in Saudi Arabia begin return home
A group of Iranian Hajj pilgrims who have been stranded in Saudi Arabia after Iran's airspace was closed began departing the Kingdom in batches under a joint air-and-land travel program, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Sunday. 'The first group of Iranian pilgrims arrived today at Arar Airport, as part of ongoing efforts led by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, in coordination with relevant authorities, to facilitate the safe and dignified return of Iranian pilgrims,' the news agency said. For more news on Saudi Arabia, visit our dedicated page. The initiative comes as part of directives by Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to ensure Iranian Hajj pilgrims are 'provided with comprehensive services and care until they return safely to their homeland and families,' the report added. The first group of Iranian pilgrims arrived today at Arar Airport where they were received by officials from the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah and partner agencies, who coordinated logistical support for their departure via the Jadidat Arar Border Crossing to Iran. Ministry field teams began immediate operations to streamline the pilgrims' transfer, implementing a comprehensive joint plan with the Iranian side to ensure a smooth, dignified, and prompt departure, in line with the requests of the Iranian official mission. The first batch of pilgrims departed on Sunday as part of the phased implementation of the ministry's return plan, according to SPA. A dedicated operations room closely monitored the process, ensuring all necessary services and support were provided up to the moment of departure.
