In Riyadh, Iranian FM says Israeli-Palestinian conflict is ‘most important issue in Islamic world’

Iran’s top diplomat visits Saudi Arabia, using his first trip there since the two Middle East rivals announced a surprise rapprochement in March to slam Israel.

Hossein Amir-Abdollahian takes the opportunity to reiterate the Islamic Republic’s support for the Palestinian cause at a time when Riyadh is in discussions with the United States about potentially normalizing ties with Israel.

Standing next to Saudi Arabia’s Prince Faisal, Amir-Abdollahian describes the conflict as “the most important issue in the Islamic world,” adding: “We continue to support Palestine.”

“There is no doubt that the Zionist regime will continue its efforts to create division in the Muslim world and the region. We follow the movements of the Zionist regime with insight and vigilance,” he adds.