TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araguchi arrived in Jeddah on Saturday with the head of a high-level diplomatic delegation, marking a new chapter in the ongoing settlement between Tehran and Riyadh.
During the visit, Araguchi met with Saudi Arabia’s counterpart, Foreign Minister Faisal bin Fahan, for consultations focusing on bilateral relations, regional dynamics and broader international development.
This is because the conference held in Jeddah, Saudi port, continues to build on the momentum of the diplomatic relations that have been restored. According to official sources, the two foreign ministers have reviewed the current state of Iran-Saudi Arabia relations and reaffirmed their shared commitment to advance the visions set by their respective leaders to broaden cooperation in political, economic and cultural fields.
Araguchi highlighted the important need for unity within the Islamic world in facing shared threats and challenges, particularly in relation to the occupied Palestinian situation. He called on Muslim countries to act decisively to halt Israeli campaigns in Genocide and counter efforts aimed at erasing the Palestinian colonial era.
In addition to local concerns, Araguchi used the conference as an opportunity to briefly explain his Saudi counterparts about the situation of ongoing indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States. These consultations, mediated by Oman, aim to arrive at mutual understanding of Iran’s nuclear program and lifting sanctions against Tehran.
Speaking in an interview prior to the trip, Aragut said the visit to Saudi Arabia formed part of wider consultations between Iran and local officials on both regional security and the Iranian-US dialogue. He emphasized that Iran has maintained consistent communication with his neighbours since talks began in April to ensure transparency and regional alignment.
The sustainability of the potential agreement depends heavily on regional countries’ considerations regarding nuclear issues and their shared interests towards the Islamic Republic, Aragut said.
Iran and the United States have previously held three indirect negotiations in Muscat and Rome on April 12, 19 and 26.
On Tuesday, Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said Iran remains committed to diplomacy as a tool to achieve legal and legal national interests, particularly as a tool to achieve lifting illegal economic sanctions targeting the human rights and welfare of all Iranians.
After a visit to Saudi Arabia, Iran’s Foreign Minister traveled to Doha on Saturday afternoon to attend the Iranian Arab World Dialogue Summit. It is expected that further discussion will take place there on regional cooperation and diplomacy.