Saudi Arabia’s Defence Minister, the esteemed Prince Khalid bin Salman, has engaged in discussions with a number of high-ranking Iranian officials ahead of a pivotal second round of dialogues between Washington and Tehran concerning Iran’s nuclear programme.
This visit takes place against the backdrop of escalating concerns about a looming conflict in the region, should diplomatic endeavors fail to alleviate the intensifying tensions between the United States and Iran. President Donald Trump has persistently issued warnings, threatening military action against Iran if a satisfactory agreement on its nuclear pursuits is not reached with the US.
Prince Khalid expressed that he delivered a critical message from Saudi Arabia’s King Salman to the Iranian Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during their meeting on Thursday in Tehran.
According to Iranian state media, Bagheri mentioned after the meeting that the ties between the Saudi and Iranian armed forces have been flourishing since the landmark Beijing agreement.
In an intriguing development, Saudi Arabia has embraced Iran’s nuclear discussions with the US, expressing its support for efforts aimed at resolving both regional and international conflicts. Meanwhile, Hamidreza Gholamzadeh, a seasoned political analyst, speculated that the intention behind the Saudi defense minister’s visit was probably to convey apprehension about a possible assault on Iran.