Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah on Tuesday, marking the first high-level Iranian visit to the kingdom since the recent Israel-Iran conflict. 

The talks, described as “fruitful” by Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei, come amid efforts to stabilize the region following a 12-day war that saw devastating strikes and counterattacks between Israel and Iran.

The meeting underscored a shared commitment to dialogue, with Saudi Arabia’s state news agency SPA reporting that both leaders reviewed bilateral ties and assessed regional developments. 

Crown Prince Mohammed expressed optimism that the ceasefire brokered by the United States—after it bombed three Iranian nuclear sites—could pave the way for lasting peace. 

He reaffirmed Riyadh’s support for diplomatic solutions to regional disputes.

Araghchi, in turn, thanked the kingdom for its condemnation of Israel’s military campaign, which Tehran labeled as unprovoked aggression. 

The Iranian diplomat also held discussions with Saudi Defence Minister Khalid bin Salman and Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, signaling a broader effort to rebuild trust and cooperation.

The June 13 Israeli offensive resulted in the deaths of senior Iranian military officials, nuclear scientists, and hundreds of civilians. Iran responded with missile strikes that inflicted significant damage across Israel. 

Despite the intensity of the conflict, the Jeddah talks suggest that Tehran and Riyadh remain committed to their 2023 China-brokered rapprochement.

Source: Al Jazeera 

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