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Leaders
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Leaders
Iranian Foreign Minister Arrives in Jeddah
Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Saturday welcomed his Iranian Counterpart Abbas Araghchi in Jeddah, according to Al Arabiya. Araghchi will meet with senior Saudi officials and delve into the Saudi-Iranian relations and regional and international developments. On Friday, Iranian ministry spokesperson noted that Araghchi is expected to travel also to Qatar to take part in the Iran-Arab World Dialogue summit in Doha. Importantly, the visit comes ahead of indirect US-Iran talks set to take place in Oman on Sunday. It also comes at a time when US President Donald Trump is planning for a trip to the region. Related Topics: Crown Prince, Iranian President Discuss Regional Affairs Saudi FM, Iranian Counterpart Discuss Regional Developments Saudi, Iranian FMs Discuss Bilateral Ties Short link : Post Views: 4 Related Stories
Leaders
18-04-2025
- Politics
- Leaders
Saudi Defense Minister Meets Iran's Supreme Leader in Tehran
The Saudi Defense Minister, Prince Khalid bin Salman, on Thursday met with the Iranian Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and senior Iranian officials in Tehran, upon the directives of the Saudi leadership. Meeting Iran's Leadership During the meeting with Khamenei, Prince Khalid bin Salman delivered a letter from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and conveyed the greetings of Saudi Arabia's leadership. Furthermore, the Saudi Defense Minister and the Iranian Supreme Leader discussed bilateral relations and topics of mutual interest, Prince Khalid wrote on X. Moreover, Prince Khalid bin Salman met with Iran's President, Masoud Pezeshkian. During their meeting, the Saudi Defense Minister conveyed the greetings of the Kingdom's leadership and reviewed the Saudi-Iranian relations and explored ways to enhance them. They also discussed regional and international developments and related efforts, according to Prince Khalid bin Salman. Beneficial Relations On his part, Khamenei said that the relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran 'are beneficial for both countries' and that the two countries can add to each other, he wrote on X after the meeting. He added that there are some who 'show enmity to the expansion of relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia. We must overcome their hostile motives, and we are prepared in this regard.' The Iranian Supreme Leader also said that Iran is ready to assist Saudi Arabia in fields where Tehran has made progress. 'It's much better if the brothers in the West Asian region cooperate and assist each other instead of depending on others,' Khamenei added. Enhancing Defense Cooperation The Iranian Mehr news agency quoted the Saudi Defense Minister as saying that he came with 'expanding relations with Iran and cooperation in all fields on his agenda.' He also hoped that 'the constructive talks will lay ground for stronger relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran than before.' Moreover, the Saudi Defense Minister met with the Iranian Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, Major General Mohammad Bagheri. According to Prince Khalid bin Salman, they reviewed bilateral relations and explored prospects for defense cooperation. They also discussed regional developments and related efforts. After the meeting, Bagheri said that the good relations between Riyadh and Tehran cause frustration to enemies. The Iranian Chief of Staff expressed readiness to develop ties with Saudi Arabia. He also appreciated the Kingdom's positions on Gaza and Palestine, according to Iran's ISNA news agency. Short link :
Al Bawaba
17-04-2025
- Politics
- Al Bawaba
Saudi Defense Minister meets Khamenei in Tehran
ALBAWABA-In a rare high-level visit, Saudi Arabia's Minister of Defense, Prince Khalid bin Salman, met with Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in Tehran, delivering a message from King Salman bin Abdulaziz focused on bilateral relations and the ongoing U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations in Oman. Also Read Iran close to acquiring nuclear weapons: IAEA Chief During the meeting, Khamenei emphasized the mutual benefits of expanding relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia. "Our relationship can be complementary, and cooperation among regional brothers is far better than reliance on outsiders," he stated. Khamenei also acknowledged that some actors are hostile to improved Saudi-Iran ties, but expressed Iran's readiness to overcome these challenges. Khalid bin Salman, Saudi Arabia's Defense Minister, delivered a message from the King of Saudi Arabia to Imam Khamenei on Thursday, April 17, 2025. — (@khamenei_ir) April 17, 2025 Prince Khalid also held talks with Major General Mohammad Bagheri, Chief of Staff of Iran's Armed Forces. According to Iranian state media, discussions focused on developing defense cooperation, enhancing regional peace and stability, and joint efforts to combat terrorism. بتوجيه من القيادة -أيدها الله- وصل صاحب السمو الملكي الأمير خالد بن سلمان بن عبدالعزيز وزير الدفاع، والوفد المرافق له، اليوم، إلى العاصمة الإيرانية طهران في زيارةٍ رسمية. وسيعقد سموه خلال الزيارة عددًا من اللقاءات لبحث العلاقات الثنائية بين البلدين، ومناقشة القضايا والموضوعات ذات… — وزارة الدفاع (@modgovksa) April 17, 2025 This visit marks the most senior-level Saudi visit to Iran in over two decades, the last being King Abdullah's trip in 1997 during the presidency of reformist Mohammad Khatami. Also Read U.S. and KSA near landmark nuclear deal ahead of Trump's visit The Saudi-Iranian meeting comes as Iran continues indirect negotiations with the United States over a possible new nuclear deal. Washington and Tel Aviv have warned of potential military action should talks collapse, while Iran has cautioned that any strike on its territory could trigger a wider regional conflict. As the U.S. maintains a military footprint in Saudi Arabia and across the Gulf, this renewed Saudi-Iranian dialogue signals a significant shift in regional diplomacy amid fragile nuclear talks and persistent security threats.
Egypt Independent
17-04-2025
- Business
- Egypt Independent
Saudi defense minister visits Iran in highest-level trip in decades as nuclear talks proceed
CNN — Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman Al Saud arrived in Tehran on Thursday, in a rare visit by a senior Saudi royal to the Islamic Republic. Prince Khalid will meet with Major General Mohammad Bagheri, chief of staff of Iran's Armed Forces, Iranian news outlet ISNA reported, adding that 'developing defense relations and regional cooperation to strengthen peace and stability in the region, as well as combating terrorism, are among the topics of discussion between the two senior defense officials.' It has been decades since a senior Saudi royal last visited Iran: King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz did so in 1997, when reformist President Mohammad Khatami was in office. Prince Khalid is the son of Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz. The Saudi-Iranian meeting comes as Tehran engages in talks with the United States to reach a new nuclear agreement, amid threats by the US and Israel to strike Iran's nuclear facilities if negotiations fail. Iran has warned that any attack on its territory could ignite a broader regional war. The US maintains a military presence in Saudi Arabia and other Gulf Arab states neighboring Iran. The two officials 'will hold a number of meetings to discuss bilateral relations and issues of common interest,' state-run Saudi Press Agency said. Riyadh severed ties with Tehran in 2016 after Iranian protesters stormed the Saudi embassy in the Iranian capital following the execution of a Shiite cleric in Saudi Arabia. They then spent years fighting a proxy war that has embroiled a number of neighboring countries, especially Yemen. In Yemen, the two countries had supported opposite sides of a civil war, which led to Iran-backed Houthi rebels firing missiles at both Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, targeting oil infrastructure that is vital to their economies. Ties began to thaw two years ago, and both states eventually signed a landmark normalization deal brokered by China. Saudi Arabia, along with other Gulf Arab states, have been wary of getting embroiled in Iran's conflict with Israel and the United States. Last year, after Iran exchanged strikes with Israel, Gulf Arab states expressed concern to the US about a potential attack by Israel on Iranian oil facilities, which could create economic and environmental impacts for the entire region. Iran publicly warned that any parties seen as aiding Israel would be treated as aggressors. Sources familiar with matter told CNN at the time that Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar had told both the US and Iran that they would not allow Israel to use their airspace to strike Iran. In October, Saudi Arabia and Iran conducted their first ever joint naval exercise in the Gulf of Oman, according to Iranian media, and in November, the chief of staff of Saudi Arabia's armed forces, Fayyad al-Ruwaili, visited Tehran to meet with his Iranian counterpart, state media reported.
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Saudi defense minister visits Iran in highest-level trip in decades as nuclear talks proceed
Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman Al Saud arrived in Tehran on Thursday, in a rare visit by a senior Saudi royal to the Islamic Republic. Prince Khalid will meet with Major General Mohammad Bagheri, chief of staff of Iran's Armed Forces, Iranian news outlet ISNA reported, adding that 'developing defense relations and regional cooperation to strengthen peace and stability in the region, as well as combating terrorism, are among the topics of discussion between the two senior defense officials.' It has been decades since a senior Saudi royal last visited Iran: King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz did so in 1997, when reformist President Mohammad Khatami was in office. Prince Khalid is the son of Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz. The Saudi-Iranian meeting comes as Tehran engages in talks with the United States to reach a new nuclear agreement, amid threats by the US and Israel to strike Iran's nuclear facilities if negotiations fail. Iran has warned that any attack on its territory could ignite a broader regional war. The US maintains a military presence in Saudi Arabia and other Gulf Arab states neighboring Iran. The two officials 'will hold a number of meetings to discuss bilateral relations and issues of common interest,' state-run Saudi Press Agency said. Riyadh severed ties with Tehran in 2016 after Iranian protesters stormed the Saudi embassy in the Iranian capital following the execution of a Shiite cleric in Saudi Arabia. They then spent years fighting a proxy war that has embroiled a number of neighboring countries, especially Yemen. In Yemen, the two countries had supported opposite sides of a civil war, which led to Iran-backed Houthi rebels firing missiles at both Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, targeting oil infrastructure that is vital to their economies. Ties began to thaw two years ago, and both states eventually signed a landmark normalization deal brokered by China. Saudi Arabia, along with other Gulf Arab states, have been wary of getting embroiled in Iran's conflict with Israel and the United States. Last year, after Iran exchanged strikes with Israel, Gulf Arab states expressed concern to the US about a potential attack by Israel on Iranian oil facilities, which could create economic and environmental impacts for the entire region. Iran publicly warned that any parties seen as aiding Israel would be treated as aggressors. Sources familiar with matter told CNN at the time that Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar had told both the US and Iran that they would not allow Israel to use their airspace to strike Iran. In October, Saudi Arabia and Iran conducted their first ever joint naval exercise in the Gulf of Oman, according to Iranian media, and in November, the chief of staff of Saudi Arabia's armed forces, Fayyad al-Ruwaili, visited Tehran to meet with his Iranian counterpart, state media reported. CNN's Alireza Hajihosseini and Matog Saleh contributed reporting.
